Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Decadent, easy to make Banana Cake topped with a silky Cream Cheese Frosting.
Servings : 16
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 1⅓ cups sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 cup mashed ripened bananas, about 2 to 3 bananas
- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
For the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease a 9x13 glass baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl beat butter on high until creamy; about 30 seconds.
- Add sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; beat until combined. Add egg, mashed bananas, sour cream and vanilla; beat until incorporated.
- Mix in the flour; continue to mix until combined.
- Stir in the pecans.
- Transfer the batter to the baking dish and, using an offset spatula, spread the batter evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- In your mixer's bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla; mix until fluffy and completely combined.
- Slowly add powdered sugar, about 1/3 cup at a time; continue to mix until smooth and thoroughly incorporated.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Frost the cooled cake with the Cream Cheese Frosting.
- Cut and Serve.
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: It's easier to mix the batter when your butter, cream cheese, and eggs are at room temperature. This also helps improve the cake's texture.
- Avoid Overmixing the Batter: Combine the ingredients just enough without overdoing it. Overmixing can lead to a dense or tough cake.
- Keep an Eye on the Oven: Baking times may vary with different ovens. Start checking your cake around the 32-minute mark. Use a toothpick to test doneness - if it comes out clean, your cake is ready.
- Cool Before Frosting: Wait until the cake is completely cool before adding frosting. Frosting it while warm could cause the cake to crumble and become messy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 428 kcal | Carbohydrates: 53 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 23 g | Saturated Fat: 11 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 60 mg | Sodium: 129 mg | Potassium: 130 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 39 g | Vitamin A: 610 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 40 mg | Iron: 1 mg
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.