Description
This moist and flavorful Banana Cake features ripe bananas combined with a perfect blend of spices and a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. It’s an easy-to-make dessert ideal for gatherings or a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to prepare for the batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Stir sour cream and mashed bananas into the wet mixture until evenly combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Prepare to Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool completely in the pan placed on a wire rack.
- Make Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, continuing to beat until the frosting is fluffy.
- Frost and Serve: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve to enjoy your delicious banana cake.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cake tender.
- The cake is best stored covered in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slightly healthier option.
