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Sliced perfect banana cake with cream cheese frosting on a white plate

Perfect Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A light and fluffy dessert that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the banana cake
  • 2 to 3 pieces ripe bananas (mashed) Ensure they are very ripe with brown spots for maximum sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt for an alternative) Can substitute with plain yogurt for a tangy flavor.
For the cream cheese frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar. Mix until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and mashed bananas. Beat until well incorporated.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to your wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the sour cream until your batter is smooth. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Blend until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy and smooth.
Assembly
  1. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly on top. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Store the cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature.