Banana Poppy Seed Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting
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3.8
Banana Poppy Seed Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting
Description
The Banana Poppy Seed Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting centers on ripe mashed bananas mixed into a batter with butter, sugar, and sour cream, which add moisture and a slight tang. Poppy seeds distributed throughout the batter provide a delicate crunchy texture contrast. Baking at 350°F yields a golden cake with a soft crumb, confirmed done by a clean toothpick.
The frosting combines cream cheese and butter with scraped vanilla bean seeds, confectioners sugar, and a touch of lemon juice to create a spreadable, thick icing with a balance of sweetness and brightness. This frosting swirled atop the cooled cake enriches each bite, complementing the banana flavor without overwhelming it.
This banana cake works well served sliced on its own or alongside a simple cup of tea or coffee. It’s best applied to spread the frosting only after the cake has fully cooled to maintain texture. The cake's moderate sweetness and subtle flavors make it a nice option for gatherings or small celebrations.
Baking time will vary with ovens, so checking with a toothpick is recommended to avoid overbaking. The frosting can be prepared using a food processor to quickly combine ingredients and loosen the cream cheese without warming it too much, ensuring creamy texture.
Ingredients
the cake
- 2 Tbsp butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 banana mashed, ripe
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
the vanilla bean frosting
- 3 to 4 ounces cream cheese brick style
- 2 Tbsp butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 1 vanilla bean seeds scraped
- 2 cups confectioners sugar sifted
- milk or cream; for thinning icing
- lemon juice, fresh, a squeeze of
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and butter your pan. I like to line with a sling of parchment paper so I can remove the cake for frosting and serving, but that's optional.
- Cream the butter, sugar and sour cream together. Beat in the egg, bananas, vanilla, and poppy seeds. (Make sure the bananas are mashed smooth first)
- Sift your flour, baking soda and salt into the wet mixture and blend just until thoroughly combined ~ but don't over mix.
- Spread the batter into your prepared baking pan.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until a toothpick just comes out clean.*
- Let the cake cool before frosting.
- To make the frosting--- blend everything together until you have a thick, creamy, spreadable consistency. Taste to adjust your lemon juice. Note: I do this quick and easy in my food processor. This way you can start with cold cream cheese!
- Heap onto the completely cooled banana cake and swirl it around thickly.
Notes
- Check the cake for doneness with a toothpick, as baking times may vary by oven.
- Prepare the frosting using a food processor to blend ingredients smoothly and easily, starting with cold cream cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 409IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
3.8
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