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Cream Cheese Frosted Banana Cake


  • Author: phillip
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful banana cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration or casual gathering.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)
  • Cream cheese frosting (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a cake pan.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  8. Fold in the mashed bananas gently.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top before serving.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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