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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is moist, flavorful, and topped with a rich frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter for frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1 pinch salt for frosting

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in mashed banana and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk and beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
Preparing the Frosting
  1. In a small saucepan, melt ½ cup of butter over medium heat. Cook until golden brown and nutty aroma develops, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together browned butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, beating until light and fluffy.
  3. Frost cooled cake with the brown butter cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.

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