Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A delightful and moist banana cake topped with luscious cream cheese frosting that brings warmth and comfort to any gathering.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup ungsalzene Butter, weich (unsalted butter, softened) Use good quality butter for best flavor.
- 1 1/4 Cups Kristallzucker (granulated sugar) This adds the essential sweetness.
- 2 Large Eier (eggs) Ensure they're at room temperature.
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilleextrakt (vanilla extract) A splash of pure vanilla elevates the flavor.
- 2 Cups Weizenmehl (all-purpose flour) Make sure it’s sifted for a fluffier cake.
- 2 1/2 Teaspoons Backpulver (baking powder) This helps the cake rise beautifully.
- 1/2 Teaspoon Natron (baking soda) Balances the acidity from the bananas.
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salz (salt) Enhances all the flavors.
- 3 Large reife Bananen, zerdrückt (mashed ripe bananas) Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor.
Frosting Ingredients
- 4 Ounces Frischkäse, weich (cream cheese, softened) It should come to room temperature for easy mixing.
- 3 Tablespoons ungsalzene Butter, weich (unsalted butter, softened) Quality butter is key.
- 3 Cups Puderzucker (powdered sugar) This brings the sweetness to the frosting.
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilleextrakt (vanilla extract) To flavor the frosting.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180 Grad Celsius (350°F) and grease a 9×11-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the large eggs and vanilla extract one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the mashed ripe bananas. Mix gently, being careful not to overmix.
Baking the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 32-37 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread generously on the cooled cake.
Serving
- Slice the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy the smiles that come with each bite!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. This cake can also be frozen for up to three months.