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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting tast

A moist and delicious banana cake topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups gluten-free baking flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Pour batter evenly into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. To make frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  9. Frost the cooled cake layers and stack them.
  10. Garnish with banana slices and chopped nuts if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor.
  • Store leftover cake in the refrigerator.
  • Can be made ahead of time and frozen before frosting.

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