Description
Sink your fork into a slice of this ultra-moist Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and experience a true classic with a creamy twist. The cake is tender, fluffy, and rich with ripe banana flavor—perfect for cozy gatherings, holiday baking, or an indulgent weekday treat. Topped with a velvety, tangy cream cheese frosting, it satisfies every craving for homemade goodness. This easy recipe fits perfectly in your collection of quick desserts, banana recipes, easy baking ideas, and dessert recipes for a crowd.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper if desired.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and mashed bananas.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the buttermilk until fully incorporated.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
8. To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
9. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy and well combined.
10. Spread frosting over the cooled cake. Slice and serve with optional banana slices or nuts on top.
Notes
For extra banana flavor, use overripe bananas with dark skins.
Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg