Irresistible Banana Cake Bliss with Cream Cheese Icing Delight
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Learn how to make delicious Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
1/2 cup sour cream
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for icing)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. This step reminds me of how my grandmother would say, “Patience, cariño,” as we waited for the perfect texture.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix in the mashed bananas and sour cream until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the icing, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined.
Mix in the vanilla extract and spread the icing over the cooled cake. I always think of my abuela’s gentle hands spreading icing on her famous conchas.
