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

What ingredients do I need for Banana Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe?

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 c. cake flour, 3/4 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking pwdr, 1/2 tsp salt plus a healthy pinch, and more.

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

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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 Recipe Recipe

Name: Banana Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c. cake flour; 3/4 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp baking pwdr; 1/2 tsp salt plus a healthy pinch; 1 c. mashed ripe bananas - (abt 2 large); 1/4 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp vanilla extract plus; 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract; 1 1/2 c. unsalted butter - (3 sticks) room temperature; 1 1/3 c. sugar; 2 lrg Large eggs; 2 pkt cream cheese - (8 ounce ea) room temperature; 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar; 2 lrg bananas peeled, sliced

Banana Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Eats Now Editorial Team · 2257 kcal · Baking & Desserts

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Lightly butter three 8-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides; dust pans with flour.
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Combine cake flour, baking soda, baking pwdr and 1/2 tsp.
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salt in medium bowl.
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Mix mashed bananas, buttermilk and 1 tsp.
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vanilla in another medium bowl.
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Using electric mixer, beat 1/2 c. butter and sugar in large bowl till blended.
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Add in Large eggs 1 at a time, beating to blend after each addition.
9
Add in dry ingredients alternately with banana mix in 3 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients and beating just till blended after each addition.
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Divide batter equally among prepared pans.
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Bake cakes till tops are just beginning to color and tester inserted into center comes out with a few crumbs attached, about 20 min.
12
Cold cakes in pans on racks 10 min.
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Using small knife, cut around cakes to loosen; turn cakes out onto racks and cold completely.
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Beat cream cheese and remaining 1 c. butter in large bowl till light and fluffy.
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Beat in remaining 1 Tbsp.
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vanilla and healthy pinch of salt.
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Gradually beat in powdered sugar.
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Cover and chill frosting till hard sufficient to spread, about 15 min.
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Place 1 cake layer on platter.
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Spread 1/2 c. frosting over top.
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Place half of sliced bananas proportionately over frosting, leaving 1/4-inch border at edge.
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Place second cake layer on work surface.
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Spread 1/4 c. frosting over top.
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Place cake layer, frosting-side down, atop bananas.
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Spread 1/2 c. frosting over top.
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Place remaining half of sliced bananas proportionately over frosting, leaving 1/4-inch border at edge.
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Place third cake layer on work surface.
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Spread 1/4 c. frosting over top.
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Place cake layer, frosting-side down, atop bananas.
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Spread remaining frosting over sides and top of cake.
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(Can be made 1 day ahead.
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Cover and chill.
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Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before serving.)
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This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings.

Banana Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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