Super Moist Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Ingredients
For the Banana Cake:
• 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3-4 bananas)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Icing:
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven and Pan:
• Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch metal baking pan.
2. Mix the Bananas:
• In a small bowl, mix the mashed bananas with lemon juice and set aside.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
4. Cream Butter and Sugar:
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
5. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Combine Mixtures:
• Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Fold in the mashed bananas.
7. Bake:
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in Freezer:
• Once baked, remove from the oven and place directly into the freezer for about 45 minutes to lock in moisture.
9. Make the Cream Cheese Icing:
• In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add in vanilla extract and gradually mix in powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.
10. Frost the Cake:
• After cooling, spread the cream cheese icing evenly over the top of the cake.
Enjoy this deliciously moist banana cake as a delightful dessert for any occasion!