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Luscious Banana Cake with Velvety Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist, tender banana cake topped with rich, silky cream cheese frosting for the ultimate comfort dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Cake Batter
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  5. Mix in mashed bananas and sour cream.
  6. Gently fold in dry ingredients.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes or until done.
  8. Cool completely before frosting.
  9. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and spread over cake.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.