Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Get ready to fall in love with this incredible banana cake with cream cheese frosting. This delightful banana bread cake with cream cheese frosting is topped with a creamy, tangy icing! This cake recipe is not only light and satisfying, but it’s also bursting with flavor, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. Trust us, you won’t be able to resist this heavenly combination of banana cake cream cheese frosting recipe
Servings 8 slices
Ingredients
Banana Cake
- 2 very ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk
Candied Walnut Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2+ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F
- Mash 2 perfectly ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth
- Next, gently mix in 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup of oil into the mashed bananas
- Now, add in 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 3/4 cup of coarsely chopped walnuts
- Pour the batter into a 9-inch or 10-inch cake pan that has been generously coated with cooking spray on both the bottom and sides. This will ensure your cake comes out perfectly
- Bake your cake for 30-40 minutes. It’s ready when it’s golden brown and a toothpick or small knife comes out clean.Once it’s done, let the cake cool completely before frosting
- In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to combine 1/4 cup of softened butter, 4 oz of cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add in 2 cups of powdered sugar, mixing well. If your frosting is a bit too thick, don’t worry! Just add 1 tablespoon of milk and beat until creamy. If it’s still a little dry, add another tablespoon of milk and mix again until you reach your desired consistency.
- In a heavy skillet, combine 1/4 cup of sugar with 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts.Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar melts and transforms into a beautiful golden caramel that coats the nuts.Once done, pour the candied walnuts onto a piece of foil on your counter and let them cool for just a few minutes.
- Once your banana bread cake is perfectly frosted with creamy cream cheese icing, it’s time to elevate it even further! Gently place the candied walnuts on top for that delightful crunch and a touch of sweetness.