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Banana Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Moist, tender banana cake stacked high with layers of rich cream cheese frosting, studded with slices of ripe banana and finished with fresh banana rounds and chopped walnuts—a showstopping dessert for any banana lover.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240g) mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 1 cup sliced bananas (to layer inside cakes)
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Fresh banana slices (for topping)
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
  5. Add the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely in pans, then remove and cool fully on wire racks.
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
  9. To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting and top with sliced bananas. Repeat with remaining layers.
  10. Frost the outside of the cake and top with fresh banana slices and chopped walnuts.
  11. Chill the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing for clean layers.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and moisture.
  • Chilling the cake before slicing helps achieve cleaner cuts.
  • To prevent banana slices from browning, brush lightly with lemon juice before adding to the cake.
  • Store cake in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.

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Keywords: banana cake, cream cheese frosting, layer cake, banana dessert, moist banana cake

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