Banana Cake With Banana Cream Cheese Frosting
Banana cake is a classic dessert that everyone loves to enjoy, especially with its delicious, creamy, and rich banana cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for any occasion, and it's easy to prepare with just a few simple ingredients.
The Ingredients
To make the banana cake, you need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups ripe bananas, mashed (about 3 bananas)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the banana cream cheese frosting, you need:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 banana)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
The Preparation
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
Step 4: Gradually add the flour mixture to the banana mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Step 5: Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan, and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Step 7: To make the banana cream cheese frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Add in the powdered sugar, mashed banana, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Step 8: Frost the cooled banana cake with the banana cream cheese frosting.
The Tips
Here are some tips to make your banana cake and banana cream cheese frosting even more delicious:
- Be sure to use ripe bananas for the cake and frosting. Ripe bananas are sweeter and will give the cake and frosting a more intense banana flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake, so mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use room temperature ingredients. Room temperature ingredients will mix more easily and result in a smoother batter.
- Cool the cake completely before frosting. A warm cake can cause the frosting to melt and slide off.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator. The cream cheese frosting can spoil if left out at room temperature for too long.
Conclusion
With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can make a delicious banana cake with banana cream cheese frosting that everyone will love.