Banana Nut Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Paula Deen
If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than this Banana Nut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Paula Deen. This cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To make this delicious cake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan and set it aside.
The Cake:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Add the vegetable oil, lightly beaten eggs, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and chopped pecans to the dry ingredients. Mix everything together until it is well combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top with a spatula. Bake the cake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking pan on a wire rack.
The Frosting:
While the cake is cooling, make the cream cheese frosting. Beat the unsalted butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until they are light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the bowl and continue to beat the frosting until it is smooth and creamy.
Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake with a spatula. Use a knife or offset spatula to create swirls and peaks in the frosting for a decorative look.
Slice the cake into squares and serve it immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Enjoy this delicious Banana Nut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from Paula Deen with a cup of coffee or tea for a sweet and satisfying treat!