Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
The Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting starts with creamed softened butter and sugar, to which eggs are added gradually. Sour cream and vanilla add moisture and tang while mashed bananas contribute natural sweetness and softness. Dry ingredients including flour, salt, and baking soda are incorporated gently to preserve lightness. Baked in a jelly roll pan, the cake develops a slightly golden crust while remaining moist inside.
The cream cheese frosting blends softened cream cheese and butter with vanilla and powdered sugar into a smooth spreadable icing that contrasts the tender crumb with its creamy texture and mild tang.
This cake slices easily once chilled and can be served for dessert, parties, or gatherings. Add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins can enhance texture, and toppings such as nuts or cinnamon provide extra aroma and crunch. Leftover cake stores well refrigerated and can also be frozen up to three months.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 banana mashed, medium
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pound powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 10x15 jelly roll pan and set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy - about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing each egg in completely before adding the next. Fold in sour cream and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Mix in mashed bananas.
- Spread the batter onto the jelly roll pan. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until slightly golden brown.
- Cool completely before frosting.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cream together butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Slowly add powdered sugar until frosting is desired consistency.
- Spread over the cake.
- Slice and serve. Store leftovers covered in the fridge.
Notes
- Optional ingredients include chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or raisins to add texture.
- Consider topping the cake with pecans, walnuts, or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for extra flavor.
- This cake can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 237mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 393IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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