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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A moist and tender banana cake topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened) Ensure it’s softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream Can be substituted with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 medium bananas (mashed, about 2 cups) Use overripe bananas for extra sweetness.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature) Make sure it’s at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup butter (room temperature) Ensure it’s softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract For added flavor in the frosting.
  • 3 cups powdered sugar Gradually add to achieve desired consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans thoroughly with non-stick spray.
  2. In one bowl, mix together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter and 1 1/3 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 eggs, then add 1 cup of sour cream and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  5. Fold in 4 mashed bananas into the wet ingredients.
  6. Gradually, add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and combine until just mixed—don’t overmix!
  7. Divide the batter into the prepared pans evenly and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Frosting
  1. In another bowl, beat together 8 oz cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter until creamy.
  2. Mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract and gradually add 3 cups of powdered sugar, blending until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
Assembly
  1. Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread a generous layer of frosting between the layers and on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

Store leftovers covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For freezing, slice the cake first, wrap each piece in plastic and then foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
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