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Banana Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
An easy recipe for Banana Cake, covered in cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 550 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 4 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- Pinch salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar and oil together on medium speed until completely combined. Add both eggs and beat to combine, then add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing until combined. Use a rubber spatula to give the batter one last mix, then pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Set on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: With an electric mixer, cream together the cream cheese, butter and salt on medium speed. Reduce the speed to medium-low and gradually add the powdered sugar until it has all been combined. Add the vanilla extract, increase the speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, cut into squares and serve. Leftovers should be covered with plastic wrap or placed in an airtight container and kept at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition Information
Calories
550kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
285mg
(12%)
Potassium
226mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
67g
(134%)
Vitamin A
590IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
3.4mg
(4%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 285mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 67g | 134% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.