Description
A soft and fluffy banana cake made with ripe bananas and topped with a sweet, rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
- Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake fluffy.
- Store refrigerated due to cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American