Banana Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
If you're looking for a delicious and easy cake recipe, look no further than banana cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting! This cake is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the frosting:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add this mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the mashed bananas.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
5. To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, and beat until light and fluffy.
6. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and serve.
Variations
Looking to mix things up? Here are a few variations on this delicious cake:
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for added crunch.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the frosted cake for extra decadence.
- Replace the cream cheese with mascarpone cheese for a slightly different flavor.
- Swap out the bananas for another mashed fruit, such as apples or pears.
Conclusion
Banana cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting is a delightful and easy-to-make cake that is sure to please everyone who tries it. With a moist and flavorful banana cake topped with rich chocolate cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any time you want a sweet treat. Try out this recipe today and impress your friends and family with your baking skills!