Name: The Best Banana Cake I've Ever Had
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Banana Cake:; 1 and 1/2 cups (345g) mashed bananas (about 4 medium or 3 large bananas); 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour(spooned & leveled); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*; Cream Cheese Frosting:; 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brickcream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

1h 15m

This banana cake is the ultimate dessert! A moist and flavorful cake made with ripe bananas, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. Topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to be a crowd favorite. Perfect for any occasion or just an indulgent treat.

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Servings: 12

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Banana Cake

1 and 1/2 cups (345g) mashed bananas (about 4 medium or 3 large bananas)

3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour(spooned & leveled)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar

3 large eggs, at room temperature

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 ounces (226g) full-fat brickcream cheese, softened to room temperature

1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

971kcal

48%
Fat

41g

2%
Saturated Fat

24g

1%
Carbohydrates

143g

7%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

66g

3%
Protein

11g

0%
Cholesterol

143mg

7%
Sodium

270mg

13%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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