Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Ingredients:
Banana Cake
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter softened
1½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream full-fat is best
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed bananas about 3 bananas
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter softened
1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese full-fat is best
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
-Heat oven to 350°. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
-In a large bowl with a hand mixer, or use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
-The mixture will look crumbled but beat it for a couple minuntes and it will start to look fluffy.
-Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Blend together until combined and creamy.
-Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Blend on low speed just until combined.
-Add mashed banana and gently stir together. Dump batter into the baking dish and spread out evenly.
-Bake for 25-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out with moist crumbs or nothing at all. If a toothpick comes out with wet batter then you need to cook it slightly longer. The edges and top will be light browned.
-Let cake cool completely before frosting.
Once cake is cooled you can either frost it right away and serve OR cover it tightly with tin foil and let it sit at room temperature overnight and then frost it before serving
Make Cream Cheese Frosting:
-In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese together until combined. Add in vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Beat together, starting on low speed and increase as needed, until frosting forms.
-Add more powdered sugar and/or milk until desired frosting consistencey is reached. I never have to add more milk or powdered sugar than what's called for. You want the frosting really thick so it will cut nice.
* NOTE: If you use anything other than heavy whipping cream start with 1 tablespoon and work from there. Heavy cream is so thick that you need more of it, lower fat milks you will need less of.
Banana cake is an indulgent dessert that's perfect for any occasion, combining the sweetness of ripe bananas with a creamy frosting. To make this delightful treat, you'll need basic ingredients like flour, sugar, and butter, along with ripe bananas that add moisture and flavor. The cream cheese icing not only adds a tangy sweetness but also elevates the cake's richness, making each bite a delicious experience. To ensure a perfect banana cake, allow the bananas to ripen well until they are brown-spotted, which intensifies their sweetness. When mixing the ingredients, it's essential to achieve a fluffy batter by properly creaming the butter and sugar together. For the frosting, start with softened cream cheese and butter, then gradually add powdered sugar to achieve the desired thickness. You can customize the frosting by adding vanilla extract or a dash of lemon juice for an added flavor twist. This cake is perfect for celebrations, paired with a cup of coffee or tea, or as a comfort food dessert. Enjoy it fresh or store it in the refrigerator for a chilled treat the next day. The combination of bananas and cream cheese provides not just a delightful taste but also a wonderful texture, making it a favorite among dessert lovers.
Banana cake is probably the moat slept on flavor of cake. I like making running bird cake with banana and pineapple