Description
This moist and flavorful Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Made with ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting, this sheet cake is easy to prepare and sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Banana Cake
- 4 large ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed)
- 3½ cups all purpose flour
- 1¼ tsp baking powder
- 1¼ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups lowfat buttermilk
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13″x18″ sheet pan with non-stick spray and set aside to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mash the bananas: In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Set this aside for later incorporation into the batter.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter for about 1 minute until creamy. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and beat for an additional 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture while beating on low speed. Then blend in the vanilla extract. Scrape down the bowl sides as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Mix in the mashed bananas thoroughly. Then alternately add one-third of the flour mixture followed by one-third of the buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beating well after each addition. The batter will have some lumps, which is normal.
- Bake the cake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and softened butter until light and creamy. Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt, mixing well.
- Add powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing slowly to incorporate. Then increase the speed and beat for 2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost the cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the completely cooled cake. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy this rich and delicious banana cake!
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe to enhance the natural sweetness and moisture of the cake.
- Do not overmix the batter once wet and dry ingredients are combined; a few lumps are acceptable to keep the cake tender.
- Allow the cake to cool fully before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Store the frosted cake in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana cake, cream cheese frosting, sheet cake, breakfast cake, moist banana cake, cinnamon banana cake
