Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing ππ
Prepare to indulge in the delightful sweetness of this moist Banana Cake topped with luscious Cream Cheese Icing. π€€ Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make dessert will impress your guests and leave them craving for more!
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: Makes 2 delicious cakes
- Calories: 759.7 per serving
- Rating: β β β β β (1 review)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 1/2 cups | Sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Margarine |
| 1/4 cup | Buttermilk (plus extra for frosting) |
| 1 | Ripe banana, mashed |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1/4 cup | Buttermilk (for frosting) |
| 2 packs | Cream cheese |
| 1/4 cup | Margarine (for frosting) |
| 1 1/2 – 2 | cups Icing sugar |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add sugar, margarine, 1/4 cup of buttermilk, and mashed bananas to the dry ingredients.
- Beat the mixture for 2 minutes at medium speed until well combined.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and another 1/4 cup of buttermilk.
- Beat for an additional 1 minute at medium speed until smooth and creamy.
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Bake the Cakes:
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Grease two round cake pans evenly.
- Divide the cake batter equally between the two pans, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
- Then, carefully remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on wire racks.
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Prepare the Cream Cheese Icing:
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and margarine together at medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the icing sugar, beating continuously until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- If needed, adjust the consistency by adding more buttermilk, a little at a time.
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Assemble and Decorate:
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a generous amount of cream cheese icing over the top.
- Carefully place the second cake layer on top.
- Use the remaining icing to frost the top and sides of the cake evenly.
- Get creative and decorate the cake as desired, perhaps with banana slices or chopped nuts for an extra touch of flavor and texture.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Slice the cake into portions and serve it to your eager guests.
- Watch as they delight in every bite of this heavenly Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to several days, if it lasts that long!
Indulge in the wonderful flavors of ripe bananas and creamy icing with this irresistible dessert. Whether it’s for a special occasion or a simple treat for yourself, this Banana Cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!
