Mary'S Best-Ever Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Fros

Name: Mary'S 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 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed down; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs, beaten; 3 large bananas, ripened until peels turn completely black, then peeled and mashed with a fork; 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk; 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese (unwrap cheese, place in a microwave on HIGH for 10 seconds or till softened); 1/2 cup butter, softened at room temperature; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed down
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, beaten
3 large bananas, ripened until peels turn completely black, then peeled and mashed with a fork
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese (unwrap cheese, place in a microwave on HIGH for 10 seconds or till softened)
1/2 cup butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease with vegetable shortening, the sides and bottom of a 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan; set aside.
3
In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine both types of sugar.
4
Add the oil and mix well.
5
Add the beaten eggs, mashed banana, and milk; mix well.
6
In another medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine with a wire whisk, the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
7
Add the flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time to the banana mixture, mixing after each flour addition just until incorporated.
8
Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract as the last ingredient to be added to the batter; mix well.
9
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
10
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
11
Place cake on a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting, if desired.
12
Cream Cheese Frosting Instructions: In a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese and butter together. Add the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until smooth. Spread frosting on cooled banana cake.

1460

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

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.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed down, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Mary'S 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!

Mary'S Best-Ever Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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