Banana Bliss Cake with Creamy Cheese Frosting

 

Delight in the exquisite fusion of moist banana cake and luscious cream cheese frosting with this heavenly recipe. Crafted with ripe bananas, tangy sour cream, and a touch of vanilla, this cake is a sublime treat for every celebration.

 

Ingredients:

For The Banana Cake:

– 2 cups all-purpose flour

– 1 tsp baking soda

– ¼ tsp salt

– ½ cup softened butter

– 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar

– 2 eggs

– 1 cup sour cream

– 1 tsp vanilla extract

– 4 medium bananas, mashed (about 2 cups)

 

For The Cream Cheese Frosting:

– 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature

– ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

– 1 tsp vanilla extract

– 3 cups powdered sugar

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously grease two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. Banana Cake:

– In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

– Beat in the eggs until well combined, then mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.

– Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring until just combined.

– Fold in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

– Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.

– Bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  1. Cream Cheese Frosting:

– In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.

– Add the vanilla extract and continue to beat until well incorporated.

– Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

  1. Once the cakes have cooled completely, frost one cake layer with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting.
  2. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting.
  3. Slice, serve, and revel in the divine flavors of this Banana Bliss Cake with Creamy Cheese Frosting!

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