Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

• Vegetable Shortening
• Flour
• Yellow Cake Mix
• Light Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Bananas
• Water
• Vegetable Oil
• 2 large eggs
• Creme De Banane
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• Banana Flavoring

How to Make Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan, tapping out excess flour.
2. In a large bowl, combine: 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
3. Add: 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed), 1 cup water, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (optional: 1 tablespoon rum or bourbon).
4. Mix on low speed for 1 minute with an electric mixer.
5. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
6. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, until well blended.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake on the center rack for 35-40 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: In a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup unsalted butter (softened), and 3 cups powdered sugar until smooth.
10. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or other desired flavoring) and beat until light and fluffy.
11. Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!