Banana Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup mashed ripe bananas; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; Fresh banana slices (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Fresh banana slices (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Lightly butter two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides; dust pans with flour.
3
Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, mashed bananas, oil, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla in large bowl.
4
Using electric mixer, beat until mixture is well blended.
5
Sift flour, baking soda and salt into banana mixture; beat until well blended.
6
Divide batter equally between prepared pans.
7
Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
8
Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes.
9
Cut around cakes to loosen; turn cakes out onto racks and cool completely.
10
Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until smooth.
11
Add powdered sugar and blend well.
12
Place 1 cake layer on platter.
13
Spread 2/3 cups frosting over.
14
Top with second cake layer.
15
Spread remaining frosting over sides and top of cake.
16
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
17
Cover and refrigerate.)
18
Garnish top of cake with banana slices, if desired, and serve.

1668

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 cup mashed ripe bananas, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Banana Layer Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Layer Cake

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