Here’s a soft, moist Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting—rich banana flavor, tender crumb, and a smooth, tangy frosting 🍌🍰
Perfect for birthdays, tea time, or any celebration.
🍌 Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 10–12
🧾 Ingredients
🍰 Banana Cake
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Ripe bananas – 3 medium, mashed (about 1¼ cups)
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All-purpose flour – 2 cups
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Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
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Baking powder – ½ teaspoon
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Salt – ¼ teaspoon
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Ground cinnamon – ½ teaspoon (optional)
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Unsalted butter – ½ cup, softened
(or vegetable oil for extra moisture) -
Granulated sugar – ¾ cup
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Brown sugar – ¼ cup
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Eggs – 2 large
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Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
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Yogurt or sour cream – ½ cup
🧀 Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cream cheese – 225 g (8 oz), softened
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Unsalted butter – ¼ cup, softened
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Powdered sugar – 2½–3 cups (to taste)
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Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
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Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Directions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Prepare the Pan
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Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
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Grease and line a 9×13-inch pan or 9-inch round pan.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Baking soda
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Baking powder
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Salt
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Cinnamon
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Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugars
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Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
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Mix in vanilla and mashed bananas.
Step 4: Combine Batter
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Add dry ingredients alternately with yogurt/sour cream.
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Mix gently until just combined.
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Do not overmix (keeps cake soft).
Step 5: Bake
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Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool completely before frosting.
🧀 Cream Cheese Frosting Directions
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Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
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Add powdered sugar gradually.
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Add vanilla and salt.
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Beat until fluffy and spreadable.
🎂 Assemble
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Spread frosting evenly over completely cooled cake.
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Optional garnish: chopped walnuts, banana slices, or cinnamon dust.
🌟 Tips for Best Banana Cake
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Use very ripe bananas (brown spots = more flavor).
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Yogurt/sour cream keeps cake extra moist.
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Chill frosting 10 minutes if too soft.
🔁 Variations
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Banana Nut Cake: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts.
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Chocolate Chip Banana Cake: Add ½ cup chocolate chips.
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Layer Cake: Bake in two round pans and frost between layers.
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Cupcakes: Bake 18–22 minutes.
❄️ Storage
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Refrigerate due to cream cheese frosting.
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Keeps fresh 3–4 days.
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Can be frozen (unfrosted) for up to 1 month.