Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 slices
Ingredients: 110 grams butter; 225 grams cream cheese; 240 grams icing/powdered sugar*; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 110 grams softened butter; 200 grams sugar; 2 medium eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 210 grams all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 300 grams very ripe bananas, mashed; 140 grams full fat yogurt

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
8 slices
Calories
668 kcal
Course
Dessert, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine
International

Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Justin Peters

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This easy banana yogurt cake is everyone's favourite! It is fluffy, soft and moist with a delicious banana flavour and lemon cream cheese frosting.

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Ingredients

Servings

Cream cheese frosting

110 grams butter ½ cup, softened at room temperature
225 grams cream cheese 8 oz
240 grams icing/powdered sugar* 2 cups (see notes)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Banana cake

110 grams softened butter ½ cup
200 grams sugar 1 cup
2 medium eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
210 grams all purpose flour 1¾ cups
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
¼ teaspoon salt
300 grams very ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup
140 grams full fat yogurt ½ cup

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Instructions

To make the frosting

In a medium bowl beat 110 grams butter with 225 grams cream cheese till fully combined. Add 240 grams icing/powdered sugar*, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and beat for around two minutes till fluffy and creamy. Cover and keep in the fridge till ready to use.

To make the cake

Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/350°F, grease two round 20 cm or 8 inch cake pans and set aside.
In a large bowl beat 110 grams softened butter with 200 grams sugar for around 2 minutes till smooth and creamy. Add 2 medium eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and beat till fully blended. Stir in 300 grams very ripe bananas, mashed and 140 grams full fat yogurt then set aside.
Sift in 210 grams all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda and ¼ teaspoon salt into the butter mixture and stir gently till just combined, taking care not to over mix.
Divide the mixture into two greased pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or till a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before running a knife round the edges before turning them out.

Assemble the cake

Place one of the cakes on a plate or cake stand and spread a layer of frosting over the top. Place the second cake over the top and cover the top and sides with the remaining frosting.

Notes

Prepare the cream cheese frosting first, then cover and keep in the fridge till ready to use so it thickens slightly.
*Add 50g or ½ cup more powdered sugar for a thicker frosting.
TIP: Stir in the powdered sugar so it doesn't blow around during whipping.
You could mix in a drop of food colouring to the frosting, I used a drop of natural yellow food colouring in the images above.
Make ahead - After the cakes have cooled, wrap tightly and chill for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months then thaw fully before frosting.
Storing - Banana cake with or without the frosting, will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw fully before serving.
For cupcakes, divide the batter into 12 cupcake cups (or 24 mini) and bake at the same temperature for around 18-20 minutes or till a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 668kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 86g (29%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 131mg (44%) Sodium 501mg (21%) Potassium 303mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 61g (122%) Vitamin A 1166IU (23%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 668 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1slice
Calories	668kcal	33%
Carbohydrates	86g	29%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	34g	52%
Saturated Fat	21g	105%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	131mg	44%
Sodium	501mg	21%
Potassium	303mg	6%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	61g	122%
Vitamin A	1166IU	23%
Vitamin C	4mg	4%
Calcium	90mg	9%
Iron	2mg	11%