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Delicious square pieces of moist banana cake with creamy frosting and walnuts, perfect for a homemade banana cake recipe.
Oliver Grant

Irresistibly Moist Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This banana cake is ultra-moist, rich in banana flavor, and topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Made with pantry staples and ripe bananas, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup canola oil or light olive oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 12 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9×13 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Wire Rack
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sugars and eggs until smooth.
  3. Add oil, vanilla, sour cream, and mashed bananas; mix well.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  9. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  10. Add vanilla and powdered sugar gradually; beat until fluffy.
  11. Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.
  12. Top with chopped walnuts if desired.
  13. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 7gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 414mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Don’t overmix the batter. Cool the cake fully before frosting. This cake can also be baked into cupcakes or a Bundt version, and add-ins like chocolate chips or pecans work great too.

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