Banana Bread Cake Cream Cheese (Print View)
Tender banana cake with cream cheese frosting, ideal for gatherings and sweet cravings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1.5 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Cake Batter
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1.5 cups granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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3 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
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0.5 cup buttermilk
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
# Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until thoroughly blended.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
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Blend in the mashed ripe bananas until the batter becomes smooth and well combined.
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Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately to the banana mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until combined to prevent overmixing.
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, smoothing the surfaces. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.
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Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to wire racks and let cool completely before applying frosting.
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In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed, then incorporate vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Increase speed to medium-high and mix for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
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Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Set the second layer over the first and cover the top and sides with the remaining frosting. Decorate as desired.
# Notes:
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Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
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For the creamiest frosting, ensure both butter and cream cheese are fully softened before mixing.