Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: The Best Homemade Treat
Indulge in the sweet and moist flavors of this homemade banana cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla and mashed bananas.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread cream cheese frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.
Notes
- For an extra flavor, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Banana Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Homemade Cake