Description
This delicious Banana Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring ripe bananas, a hint of cinnamon, and a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly baked to a golden finish, this cake is great for gatherings, celebrations, or just a sweet treat any time of day.
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which provides a nice texture to the cake.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to maintain a smooth batter. Then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Incorporate Sour Cream and Bananas: Stir in sour cream and the mashed ripe bananas until fully combined, contributing moisture and banana flavor to the batter.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch pan and spread it smoothly.
- Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan placed on a wire rack before frosting, to ensure the frosting does not melt.
- Make Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, beating until the frosting is fluffy and creamy.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice into servings and serve.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- The cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For a nuttier texture, you can add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- This cake freezes well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
