Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Vegetable Shortening (as needed for greasing pan); Flour (as needed for dusting pan); 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix; ½ cup packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed); 1 cup water; ½ cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; Creme De Banane (not used in recipe); 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); ½ cup unsalted butter (softened); 3 cups powdered sugar; Banana Flavoring (optional, quantity not specified); 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon rum or bourbon (optional)

Indulge in this moist and delicious Banana Cake, a New York Times recipe sensation! This recipe delivers the ultimate comfort food experience with its perfectly spiced banana cake and creamy, dreamy cream cheese frosting. Easy to follow instructions ensure baking success for even novice bakers. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible treat!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 70 mins

Calories 347 kcal

Protein 6g

Rating 4.6 (28 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Vegetable Shortening (as needed for greasing pan)
Flour (as needed for dusting pan)
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
Creme De Banane (not used in recipe)
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 cups powdered sugar
Banana Flavoring (optional, quantity not specified)
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon rum or bourbon (optional)

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How to Make Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan, tapping out excess flour.
In a large bowl, combine: 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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).
Mix on low speed for 1 minute with an electric mixer.
Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, until well blended.
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.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
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.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or other desired flavoring) and beat until light and fluffy.
Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

135g

Fat

24g

Carbs

15g

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