Banana Cake With Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Cake With Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Unsalted Butter
• White Sugar
• Light Brown Sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• Buttermilk
• Butter
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons bourbon

How to Make Banana Cake With Bourbon Cream Cheese 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 mostly smooth. Add sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips (if using).
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
9. For the frosting: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and bourbon, beating until light and fluffy.
10. Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!