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The Best Banana Cake I’ve Ever Had Recipe

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This classic banana cake is moist, tender, and bursting with rich banana flavor, topped with a smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for dessert or a special occasion, this recipe combines ripe bananas and a blend of spices for a delightful treat that’s easy to make and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Banana Cake

  • 1 and 1/2 cups (345g) mashed bananas (about 4 medium or 3 large bananas)
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13-inch metal or glass baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mash Bananas: Mash the bananas using a mixer or fork until smooth, then set aside for later use in the batter.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened butter with both granulated and brown sugars on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  5. Add Eggs, Vanilla, and Bananas: With the mixer on medium-high speed, add the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Then beat in the mashed bananas, scraping down the sides to ensure even mixing.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk: Turn the mixer to low speed and alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk in three additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix each addition just until incorporated to avoid overmixing. The batter will be slightly thick and may have a few lumps.
  7. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center—it should come out clean. If the cake top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
  8. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Allow it to cool completely, usually about 45 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to speed up cooling.
  9. Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. First beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to high speed for 2 minutes. Add an extra 1/4 cup powdered sugar if a thicker frosting is desired.
  10. Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled banana cake.
  11. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the frosted cake for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting and make cutting easier.
  12. Store Leftovers: Cover any leftover cake tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving, if preferred.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • Room temperature ingredients help create a smooth batter and better texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
  • If the cake browns too fast in the oven, loosely cover with foil to prevent burning.
  • The frosting can be adjusted for thickness by varying powdered sugar amount.
  • Refrigerate the cake after frosting to set the frosting properly.

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