Ingredients for Best Ever Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/8 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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How to Make Best Ever Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mash 3 ripe medium bananas and mix with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter and 2 1/8 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice). Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the mashed banana mixture.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary; start checking at 60 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately place the cake in the freezer for 45 minutes. This step enhances the cake's moisture.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting: In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and 8 ounces of cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined, then on high speed until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
222g
Fat
61g
Carbs
25g
