Mary's Best Ever Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Treat your taste buds to dessert perfection with Mary's Best Ever Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting—a moist, flavorful cake that’s brimming with the rich sweetness of ripe bananas and the tangy hint of lemon. This heavenly creation is topped with a luscious, velvety cream cheese frosting that perfectly balances the cake's sweetness. Using buttermilk for added depth and a combination of granulated and brown sugars for nuanced flavor, this recipe guarantees a tender crumb in every bite. Ideal for celebrations or casual indulgence, you'll love how easy it is to whip up with simple pantry staples. Ready in just over an hour, this 9x13-inch masterpiece makes enough to satisfy friends and family alike. Perfect banana cake recipe, decadent cream cheese frosting, and foolproof baking—this is dessert done right!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 1 tablespoon milk (if needed for frosting consistency)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel and mash the bananas in a small bowl, then stir in the lemon juice. Set the mixture aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 5

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

Step 6

With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the dry ingredients in three parts and the buttermilk in two parts, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.

Step 7

Fold in the mashed banana mixture using a spatula until evenly incorporated.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Step 10

To make the frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract.

Step 11

Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until fully incorporated. If the frosting is too thick, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

Step 12

Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1868.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4993.5

Total Fat 199.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1095.5mg	0%
Sodium 4378.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 787.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 731.6g
Protein 47.4g	0%

Vitamin D 256.1IU	0%
Calcium 743.7mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 2431.9mg	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: 34.9%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 61.4%