Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: The Best Homemade Delight
Indulge in the moist and flavorful delight of banana cake topped with creamy, luscious cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the bananas in a bowl and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to the mixture, and beat until combined.
- Mix in the mashed bananas.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with sour cream until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely before spreading the cream cheese frosting on top.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, allow the bananas to ripen until they are very speckled.