Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A delightful and easy-to-make Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting that brings smiles around the table. Perfect for gatherings or quick snacks!
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 to 3 pieces ripe bananas The browner, the better!
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Optional
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Mixing
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the mashed bananas. Gently fold in the walnuts.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smooth the top, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Frosting
- Once the cake has cooled completely, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Spread the frosting generously over the cooled cake.
Notes
For better flavor, use very ripe bananas. You can skip the frosting for a lighter version; a dusting of powdered sugar works great too!