Carrie's Banana Cake

Discover pure baking bliss with Carrie's Banana Cake, a moist and fluffy dessert that’s bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This crowd-pleasing treat combines the richness of buttermilk and the subtle zing of lemon-kissed bananas for a truly decadent flavor profile. The recipe’s easy-to-follow directions and classic ingredients like all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and cream cheese make it approachable for bakers of all skill levels. Perfectly portioned for 12 servings, this homemade banana cake is ideal for celebrations, potlucks, or as a sweet finish to a cozy dinner. Try this irresistible dessert today and let its melt-in-your-mouth texture bring joy to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1.25 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups buttermilk
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork. Stir in the lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 7

Fold the mashed banana mixture into the batter until evenly distributed, being careful not to overmix.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s), spreading it out evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes (or 25-30 minutes for round pans) or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan(s) before frosting.

Step 11

To prepare the cream cheese frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 12

Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 13

Mix in the heavy cream until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.

Step 14

Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2138.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5557.7

Total Fat 161.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 795.3mg	0%
Sodium 4156.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 981.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 702.2g
Protein 74.2g	0%

Vitamin D 272.3IU	0%
Calcium 775.4mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 2751.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.6%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 69.2%