Description
This moist and flavorful Banana Cake recipe combines ripe bananas with a spiced batter and a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfectly sweetened and tender, this cake is an ideal dessert or afternoon snack that serves 12 people.
Ingredients
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Cake
- 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
- 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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring proper aeration for a tender cake.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in the sour cream and mashed ripe bananas until the batter is well combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing and keep the cake tender.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Transfer the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack to set properly before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, beating until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable.
- Frost and Serve: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice into servings and enjoy.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and moist.
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slight tang and added protein.
- Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
