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: Cake:; Cooking spray; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large egg whites; 1 large egg; 1 cup mashed ripe banana; 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk; Frosting:; 2/3 cup (about 5 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups powdered sugar; Remaining ingredients:; 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, toasted; 2 tablespoons flaked sweetened coconut, toasted

Servings: persons

Cake:
Cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
Frosting:
2/3 cup (about 5 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar
Remaining ingredients:
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons flaked sweetened coconut, toasted

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare cake, coat 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; line bottoms with wax paper. Coat wax paper with cooking spray.
3
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Place granulated sugar, oil, 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract, egg whites, and egg in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add mashed banana; beat well. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
4
Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes on wire racks; remove from pans. Peel off wax paper; cool completely on wire racks.
5
To prepare frosting, place cream cheese and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Add powdered sugar; beat at low speed until smooth.
6
Place 1 cake layer on a plate; spread with 1/2 cup icing, and top with other cake layer. Spread remaining icing over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle pecans and coconut over top of cake. Store cake loosely covered in refrigerator.

1563

kcal

Calories

Fat

221

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, Cooking spray, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 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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