Best Ever Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Best Ever Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed, ripe; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 3 cups flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 2 1/8 cups sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; Frosting; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 1/2 cups icing sugar; Garnish; chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed, ripe
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 1/8 cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Frosting
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups icing sugar
Garnish
chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 275u00b0F (135C).
2
Grease and flour a 9 x 13 pan.
3
In a small bowl, mix mashed banana with the lemon juice; set aside.
4
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
5
In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/8 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
6
Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 tsp vanilla.
7
Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
8
Stir in banana mixture.
9
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Remove from oven and place directly into the freezer for 45 minutes. This will make the cake very moist.
11
For the frosting, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
12
Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
13
Add icing sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high speed until frosting is smooth.
14
Spread on cooled cake.
15
Sprinkle chopped walnuts over top of the frosting, if desired.

2548

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

304

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed, ripe, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 3 cups flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Best Ever Banana 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!