Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of The Best Banana Cake, a moist and flavorful treat that will leave you craving for more. This recipe combines the sweetness of bananas with a tangy cream cheese frosting to create the perfect dessert.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice (divided)
- 1 ⅓ cups mashed bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ⅓ cup butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or vanilla extract)
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 lemon, optional)
- 3–3 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 pan.
- Prepare Milk Mixture: Combine 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice with milk to make 1 ½ cups. Set aside.
- Prepare Bananas: Mix mashed bananas with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Prepare Batter: Beat butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and milk into the batter. Fold in bananas and pour into pan.
- Bake Cake: Bake at 300°F for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Freeze for 45 minutes after baking.
- Make Frosting: Cream butter & cream cheese, add lemon zest and juice. Gradually mix in powdered sugar.
- Frost Cake: Spread frosting over cooled cake and enjoy!
Notes
- For a more pronounced lemon flavor, add extra lemon zest to the frosting.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Banana Cake, Dessert, Cream Cheese Frosting, Baking, Homemade
