Banana Spice Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
If you're looking for a tasty and easy dessert to make, then you'll love this recipe for Banana Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This delicious cake is made with simple ingredients, and the recipe is easy to follow. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or a casual get-together, this cake is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ¾ cup milk
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
For the cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) cake pan.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients, and mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
For the cream cheese frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled cake, and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Variations
Here are a few variations you can try with this recipe:
- Swap out the spices for your favorite flavors, like cardamom, clove, or allspice.
- Add chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, to the batter for added crunch and flavor.
- Try using different types of frosting, like a whipped cream frosting or a chocolate ganache frosting.
- Use this recipe to make muffins or cupcakes instead of a cake. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
Conclusion
This Banana Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, and it's sure to impress your guests. Plus, it's a great way to use up ripe bananas that you may have sitting around in your kitchen. Give this recipe a try, and let us know what you think!
