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Creamy Banana Cake with Rich Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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This moist and flavorful Banana Cake is made with ripe bananas, buttermilk, and a blend of classic cake ingredients, baked to perfection at a low temperature to retain moisture. Finished with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, it’s a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 1/8 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups icing sugar (powdered sugar)

Optional Topping

  • Chopped walnuts or decorative hearts (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
  2. Prepare Banana Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the mashed ripe bananas with the lemon juice. Set this mixture aside to incorporate later into the batter.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients together and set them aside.
  4. Cream Butter And Sugar: Using a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/8 cups sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color. This step is important for a light cake texture.
  5. Add Eggs And Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time into the creamed butter and sugar, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
  6. Combine Mixtures: Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in the banana mixture to maintain fluffiness.
  7. Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about one hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  8. Freeze Cake: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and place it directly into the freezer for 45 minutes. This cooling step helps to keep the cake moist and firm for frosting.
  9. Prepare Frosting: For the frosting, cream together the 1/2 cup softened butter and softened cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gradually add 3 1/2 cups icing sugar on low speed until combined, then increase to high speed and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
  10. Frost The Cake: Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  11. Optional Topping: Sprinkle chopped walnuts or decorative hearts over the frosting for added texture and aesthetic appeal if desired.

Notes

  • Using very ripe bananas enhances natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Freezing the cake after baking helps keep it moist and firm for easier frosting application.
  • Ensure the butter and cream cheese for the frosting are softened to avoid lumps.
  • You can substitute walnuts with pecans or leave the cake plain if preferred.
  • Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Banana Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Moist Banana Cake, Homemade Banana Cake, Birthday Cake, Dessert Recipe

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