Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Ingredients
For the Banana Cake
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Icing
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Finishing
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the cake out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth. Add the large eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well with a wooden spoon or whisk until all wet ingredients are combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with the wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour the banana cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, using the parchment paper overhang, lift the cake out of the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
⏱️ 20 min
- 7
While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese icing. In a medium mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and softened unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating on low speed until incorporated, then increase speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese icing evenly over the top using an offset spatula. Lightly dust with ground cinnamon for added flavor and visual appeal.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Cut the cake into individual square portions and serve. Enjoy this moist and flavorful banana cake!
⏱️ 2 min
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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Ingredients
For the Banana Cake
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Icing
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Finishing
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the cake out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth. Add the large eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well with a wooden spoon or whisk until all wet ingredients are combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with the wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour the banana cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, using the parchment paper overhang, lift the cake out of the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
⏱️ 20 min - 7
While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese icing. In a medium mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and softened unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating on low speed until incorporated, then increase speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese icing evenly over the top using an offset spatula. Lightly dust with ground cinnamon for added flavor and visual appeal.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Cut the cake into individual square portions and serve. Enjoy this moist and flavorful banana cake!
⏱️ 2 min