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Moist Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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A delicious and moist banana cake featuring ripe bananas and a tender crumb, topped with a tangy and silky cream cheese frosting. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, this cake is easy to make using common pantry staples and is adaptable for various dietary preferences, making it ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas), mashed with some chunks
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (or vegan cream cheese for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or plant-based butter for dairy-free)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or lemon extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans or line them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mash the Bananas: Use very ripe bananas and mash them until smooth but still slightly chunky for extra texture and moisture.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil (or melted butter), sour cream or yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and well blended.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even leavening and seasoning.
  5. Incorporate Dry Into Wet: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can lead to a tough cake.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  7. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice or extract, mixing until fluffy and spreadable.
  8. Frost and Assemble: Spread a thick layer of cream cheese frosting between the cake layers, and cover the top and sides evenly. Smooth with a spatula or create decorative swirls as desired.

Notes

  • Choose ripe bananas with dark spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth batter and frosting without lumps.
  • Ensure cream cheese is softened before whipping with butter for a silky frosting.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely to prevent frosting from melting.
  • Optional: Add toasted nuts like walnuts for crunch and added flavor.

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Keywords: banana cake, cream cheese frosting, moist banana cake, easy banana cake, gluten-free banana cake, dairy-free frosting option, banana dessert

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