Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups (345g) mashed bananas (about 4 medium or 3 large bananas)
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a metal or glass 9×13-inch pan.
- Mash the bananas and set aside.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together and set aside.
- In a mixer, cream the butter with both sugars on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined, then add mashed bananas. Incorporate the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cake cool completely on a rack, then refrigerate to speed up the cooling if desired.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt, mixing until creamy. Adjust thickness with more sugar if needed and frost the cooled cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
The cake may brown quickly; use aluminum foil to cover it if needed during baking.
Ensure to cool the cake completely before frosting for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.