Banana Almond Cake With Marscapone Frosting Recipe

Indulge in this moist and delicious Banana Almond Cake, topped with a creamy Marscapone frosting! This recipe, adapted from zomtbakes, perfectly blends the sweetness of bananas with the nutty crunch of almonds. A delightful treat for any occasion – perfect for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Get ready to bake up some happiness!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 175.7 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Almond Cake With Marscapone Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (approx. 1 1/2 cups)
  • Not used in recipe (granulated sugar and powdered sugar are used)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
  • Not found in recipe
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • Oil (mentioned in instructions, no quantity in recipe)

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How to Make Banana Almond Cake With Marscapone Frosting

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and almond extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in chopped almonds.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  8. For the Marscapone frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together Marscapone cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  9. Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

68g

Fat

8g

Carbs

9g

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