Description
Banana Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the zing of fresh lemon. This moist, fluffy cake is topped with rich cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or any occasion. Each slice bursts with flavor and nostalgia, sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cakes cool, beat cream cheese until smooth in a bowl. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and lemon juice until desired consistency is reached.
- Once cakes are completely cool, frost generously with the lemon cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg