{"id":6141,"date":"2025-09-21T23:49:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T23:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=6141"},"modified":"2025-09-21T23:49:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T23:49:10","slug":"banana-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/21\/banana-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting\/","title":{"rendered":"Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"337\">This Banana Cake is soft, moist, and full of fresh banana flavor. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, it\u2019s a simple yet crowd-pleasing dessert that works for any occasion.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"355\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"374\">Banana Cake<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"657\">\n<li data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"411\">\n<p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"411\">\u00bd cup (1 stick) butter, softened<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"441\">\n<p data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"441\">1 \u00bd cups granulated sugar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"458\">\n<p data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"458\">2 large eggs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"502\">\n<p data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"502\">1 cup sour cream (full-fat recommended)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"533\">\n<p data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"533\">1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"562\">\n<p data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"562\">2 cups all-purpose flour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"589\">\n<p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"589\">1 teaspoon baking soda<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"609\">\n<p data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"609\">\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"657\">\n<p data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"657\">1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 ripe bananas)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"686\">Cream Cheese Frosting<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"874\">\n<li data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"723\">\n<p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"723\">\u00bd cup (1 stick) butter, softened<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"778\">\n<p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"778\">8 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"809\">\n<p data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"809\">1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"835\">\n<p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"835\">3 cups powdered sugar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"874\">\n<p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"874\">2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"893\">Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"914\">Make the Cake<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1576\">\n<li data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1001\">\n<p data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1001\">Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Grease a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish with cooking spray.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1129\">\n<p data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1129\">In a large bowl (or stand mixer with paddle attachment), cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2\u20133 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1198\">\n<p data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1198\">Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1271\">\n<p data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1271\">Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Blend on low just until combined.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1307\">\n<p data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1307\">Gently fold in mashed bananas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1366\">\n<p data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1366\">Pour batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1529\">\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1529\">Bake for 25\u201335 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Edges and top should be lightly browned.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1576\">\n<p data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1576\">Let cake cool completely before frosting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1614\">Make the Cream Cheese Frosting<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1915\">\n<li data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1679\">\n<p data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1679\">In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1799\">\n<p data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1799\">Add vanilla, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Beat on low, then increase speed until thick, creamy frosting forms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1915\">\n<p data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1915\">Adjust consistency if needed: add a little more powdered sugar for thickness or a splash of milk for softness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1931\">Assemble<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2077\">\n<li data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1980\">\n<p data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1980\">Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2077\">\n<p data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2077\">Cut into squares and, if desired, garnish each piece with banana slices and chopped walnuts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Banana Cake is soft, moist, and full of fresh banana flavor. 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