Here’s a reliable, soft and moist banana cake with cream cheese frosting recipe you can make at home.
🍌 Banana Cake
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (very ripe = best flavor)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar (you can reduce to ¾ cup if you like it less sweet)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk (or yogurt for extra softness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a cake pan.
- Mash bananas until smooth (a few small lumps are fine).
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one by one, then mix in vanilla and mashed bananas.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour into pan and bake for 35–45 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean).
- Let it cool completely before frosting.
🍰 Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 200 g cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1½ to 2 cups powdered sugar (adjust sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add vanilla.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar until fluffy and spreadable.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes if it feels too soft.
🍌 Assembly Tips
- Make sure the cake is fully cooled before frosting (otherwise it melts).
- Spread frosting thickly for a classic bakery-style finish.
- Add toppings like chopped walnuts, banana slices, or a light cinnamon dusting.
🔥 Small upgrades (optional but good)
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for warmth.
- Fold in chocolate chips or walnuts.
- Use brown sugar instead of white for deeper flavor.
If you want, I can also give you a moist eggless version, a one-bowl quick recipe, or a cupcake version.
