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Moist Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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This Moist Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting offers a perfect blend of tender, banana-infused crumb enhanced with cinnamon and vanilla, topped with rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. It’s an irresistible treat that balances moistness and flavor, suitable for any occasion from casual snacks to elegant dessert tables.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (heavily speckled)

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (to adjust consistency)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Bananas and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mash your ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth but still slightly chunky to maintain texture and moisture.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to ensure even distribution throughout the batter.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, cream softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. This process introduces air, enhancing the cake’s soft crumb.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a stable emulsion.
  5. Incorporate Bananas and Dry Ingredients: Fold mashed bananas into the wet mixture gently, then gradually add dry ingredients, combining just until no streaks of flour remain to avoid overmixing.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour batter into a greased or lined cake pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  7. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then mix until creamy. Adjust frosting thickness with a splash of milk or cream if needed.
  8. Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake using a spatula or piping bag for a neat finish.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter and frosting.
  • Mix just until combined to avoid a tough cake texture.
  • Cool the cake completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
  • If frosting is too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before applying.

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Keywords: moist banana cake, cream cheese frosting, banana dessert, easy banana cake, homemade banana cake

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