Banana Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Banana Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups cake flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 large); 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2 large bananas, peeled, sliced

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus
1 pinch salt
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 large)
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 large bananas, peeled, sliced

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F
2
Lightly butter three 8-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides; dust pans with flour.
3
Combine cake flour, baking soda, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl.
4
Mix mashed bananas, buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla in another medium bowl.
5
Using electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter and sugar in large bowl until blended.
6
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating to blend after each addition.
7
Add dry ingredients alternately with banana mixture in 3 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients and beating just until blended after each addition.
8
Divide batter equally among prepared pans.
9
Bake cakes until tops are just beginning to color and tester inserted into center comes out with a few crumbs attached, about 20 minutes.
10
Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes.
11
Using small knife, cut around cakes to loosen; turn cakes out onto racks and cool completely.
12
Beat cream cheese and remaining 1 cup butter in large bowl until light and fluffy.
13
Beat in remaining 1 tablespoon vanilla and pinch of salt.
14
Gradually beat in powdered sugar.
15
Cover and refrigerate frosting until firm enough to spread, about 15 minutes.
16
Place 1 cake layer on platter.
17
Spread 1/2 cup frosting over top.
18
Place half of sliced bananas evenly over frosting, leaving 1/4-inch border at edge.
19
Place second cake layer on work surface.
20
Spread 1/4 cup frosting over top.
21
Place cake layer, frosting side down, atop bananas.
22
Spread 1/2 cup frosting over top.
23
Place remaining half of sliced bananas evenly over frosting, leaving 1/4-inch border at edge.
24
Place third cake layer on work surface.
25
Spread 1/4 cup frosting over top.
26
Place cake layer, frosting side down, atop bananas.
27
Spread remaining frosting over sides and top of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead.
28
Cover and chill.
29
Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before serving.).

1745

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

193

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups cake flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus, and more.

Yes, Banana Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting 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 With Cream Cheese Frosting

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