Description
This moist and fluffy banana cake recipe is the best way to use overripe bananas! Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect homemade banana dessert for any occasion—easy to make and bursting with banana flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let cake cool completely before frosting.
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For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
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Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Notes
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Use overripe bananas for the best flavor.
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For a layer cake, divide batter between two 9-inch round pans and reduce baking time to 25–30 minutes.
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Optional: Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
