Easy Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

This Easy Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a classic dessert that is always a crowd-pleaser. Made with ripe bananas and a touch of vanilla, this moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion.

I love to make banana desserts because they are so easy and always turn out delicious. And this cake is no different, I know your whole family will love this moist cake.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe 

• This cake recipe is a great way to use up overripe bananas before they go bad.
• This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients so you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of money at the grocery store.
• Another great thing about this recipe is that it’s easy enough for beginner bakers to make.

Do you love banana dessert recipes like this one? If so, next time you may also enjoy this Paleo Chocolate Chip Banana Bread or this Banana Walnut Brownies.

Ingredients

Next time you are in the grocery store stop by and pick up these basic ingredients. Then you can whip up this delicious banana cake in no time at all.

FOR THE CAKE:

• Butter
• Eggs
• Sugar
• Bananas
• Vanilla
• Self-rising flour

WHIPPED CREAM:

• Heavy Cream
• Sugar
• Vanilla

MAPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

• Butter
• Cream Cheese
• Maple Syrup
• Maple Flavoring
• Powdered Sugar

Equipment

You will need a few basic kitchen tools to help you make this tasty recipe. Grab from the cabinets so you can enjoy a slice of this sweet treat tonight.

• mixing bowls
• electric mixer
• rubber spatula
• 9×13 baking dish
• toothpicks
• wire rack

How to Make This Easy Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

This is a quick overview of the steps that you need to follow to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

1. In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, add the Heavy Cream, Sugar, and Vanilla, and whip on low just until the ingredients are mixed, then turn the mixer to medium speed until it starts to thicken. 
2. Turn on high, and whip until stiff peaks form 
3. With a spatula, gently place the thickened cream in a bowl, and place it in the refrigerator. 
4. In the mixing bowl, add the Softened Butter, Eggs, and Sugar, and blend until smooth and creamy. 
5. Add the mashed Bananas and blend until smooth. 
6. Add the vanilla, and mix. 
7. Add the Self-rising Flour, a little at a time, blending between additions, and scraping down the mixing bowl, and blend until the batter is mixed.
8. Grease and Flour a 9 X 13 dish, and pour the batter into the dish, and smooth out evenly. 
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 – 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, and the cake is light golden brown. 
10. Remove to a wire rack, and cool in the dish.
11. When the cake has cooled completely, make the Frosting:  In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, add the softened Butter, Cream Cheese, Maple Syrup, and Maple Flavoring, and mix on low speed until blended. 
12. Turn the mixer to high, and whip for 1 minute. 
13. Add the Powdered Sugar a little at a time, blending between each addition until all the powdered sugar has been added, and mixed. 
14. Scrape down the mixing bowl, and blend until smooth. 
15. Frost the cooled cake, right in the dish with the Frosting, using a swirl on top of the cake. 
16. Refrigerate the cake until time to serve. 
17. Cut the cake into 3 X 3-inch pieces.

Substitutions and Additions

There are a few different ways that you can personalize this homemade banana cake recipe and make it your own.

• For a little extra flavor try adding a teaspoon of cinnamon or a half teaspoon of nutmeg to your cake batter.
• Not a fan of cream cheese frosting? You can use buttercream or skip the frosting altogether and dust the top of the cake with cream cheese instead.
• For a little crunch add a 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to your cake batter, and another 1/2 cup to your frosting.

Storage

Storage – Store this cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezing – You can also freeze this simple cake for up to 3 months. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe container. Thaw before serving.

What to Serve With Cake

This banana cake with cream cheese frosting pairs well with a hot cup of coffee or tea. However, you can also serve it with your favorite meal like this White Bean Soup.

Tips 

Here are a few helpful tips that you can use to make sure that this recipe turns out perfectly for you.

• Make sure that you get stiff peaks from the whipped cream, that way it adds a light texture to your cake batter.
• Don’t overmix the cake batter. Mix each step until just combined.
• Be sure to use fully softened butter so that you get a smooth batter and frosting.
• Allow the cake to cool completely before you add the frosting so that it doesn’t melt off.

FAQs

Do you have questions about this tasty recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.

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Easy Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

This Easy Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is moist, tender, and full of sweet banana flavor. Then topped for a creamy maple frosting, for the ultimate dessert.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Easy Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 12 Slices

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE:

• ½ cup Butter softened
• 2 Eggs
• 1 1/2 cups Sugar
• 2 Bananas mashed
• 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
• 3 cups Self-rising flour

WHIPPED CREAM:

• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla

MAPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

• ½ cup Butter softened
• 8 ounces Cream Cheese softneed
• 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
• 1 Tablespoon Maple Flavoring
• 6 cups Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. First, whip the Heavy Cream; In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, add the Heavy Cream, Sugar, and Vanilla, and whip on low just until ingredients are mixed, then turn mixer to medium speed until it starts to thicken.
2. Turn on high, and whip until stiff peaks form With a spatula, gently place the thickened cream in a bowl, and place it in the refrigerator.
3. In the mixing bowl, add the Softened Butter, Eggs, and Sugar, and blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the mashed Banana’s and blend until smooth.
5. Add the vanilla, and mix.
6. Add the Self-rising Flour, a little at a time, blending between additions, and scraping down the mixing bowl, and blend until the batter is mixed.

7. Gently fold in the whipped cream.

8. Grease and Flour a 9 X 13 dish, and pour the batter in the dish, and smooth out evenly.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 – 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, and the cake is light golden brown.
10. Remove to a wire rack, and cool in the dish.
11. When the cake has cooled completely, make the Frosting: In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, add the softened Butter, Cream Cheese, Maple Syrup, and Maple Flavoring, and mix on low speed until blended.
12. Turn mixer to high, and whip for 1 minute.
13. Add the Powdered Sugar a little at a time, blending between each addition until all the powdered sugar has been added, and mixed.
14. Scrape down the mixing bowl, and blend until smooth.
15. Frost the cooled cake, right in the dish with the Frosting, using a swirl on top of the cake.
16. Refrigerate the cake until time to serve.
17. Cut the cake in 3 X 3 inch pieces, serve, and Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

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