🍌 Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream 🎂

🍌 Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream 🎂

There’s something magical about the aroma of freshly baked banana cake drifting through the kitchen. For me, banana cake is not just another dessert—it’s a tradition tied to family, memories, and comfort. 💛 Inspired by my dad’s legendary banana cake, I’ve reimagined it with a luscious cream cheese buttercream. This cake is the perfect way to use those overripe bananas and create a dessert that’s both nostalgic and indulgent. 🧁

Banana cake



🍌 A Family Tradition Reimagined

Every family has that one recipe that feels like a warm hug. For mine, it was banana cake. My dad wasn’t much of a baker—he only had one cake in his repertoire. But what he lacked in variety, he made up for in perfection. His banana cake was fluffy, light, and never lasted more than a day. Now, I’ve given it a twist with tangy cream cheese buttercream, making it a favorite at birthdays, family gatherings, and cozy weekends. 🎉

✨ Why You’ll Love This Cake

  • ✅ Perfect way to use up overripe bananas.
  • ✅ Moist, soft crumb—lighter than banana bread.
  • ✅ Topped with creamy, tangy frosting for balance.
  • ✅ Easy enough for beginners, impressive enough for guests.
Bananas for cake

📖 A Slice of Memory

I remember sitting at the kitchen table as a kid, watching Dad mash bananas with the back of a fork. He would hum his favorite tune, and I’d wait impatiently for the cake to come out of the oven. Looking back, I realize he wasn’t just baking cake—he was creating memories. Now, I bake this cake for my children, and their excitement reminds me of my own childhood joy. 🥰

💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Banana Cake

  • 🍌 Use super ripe bananas with lots of brown spots—they’re the sweetest.
  • 🥄 Don’t overmix once flour is added; it keeps the crumb tender.
  • 🥛 Use buttermilk for extra moisture and softness.
  • ❄️ Chill the cake before frosting for smooth layers.

🎉 Best Occasions to Bake

  • 🎂 Birthdays – lighter than heavy chocolate cakes.
  • ☕ Tea time – pairs perfectly with coffee or chai.
  • 🥳 Potlucks – easy to slice and serve.
  • 🍽️ Everyday treat – bake on Sunday, enjoy all week!
Frosted banana cake slice

🍴 Delicious Variations

  • 🌰 Banana Walnut Cake: Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
  • 🍫 Banana Chocolate Chip Cake: Mix in 3/4 cup chocolate chips.
  • 🧁 Banana Cupcakes: Bake in muffin tins for 18–20 minutes.
  • 🎂 Layer Cake: Bake in 2 round pans and stack with frosting.
Banana cupcakes with frosting

☕ Perfect Pairings

Serve this cake chilled with hot coffee or tea. The creamy frosting and light crumb make every bite heavenly. For parties, pair it with fresh berries or a fruit platter for extra color and balance. 🍓🍇

📋 Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream

⏱️ Prep: 20 mins 🔥 Cook: 35 mins ⌛ Total: 55 mins

🥄 Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • For Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, soda, and salt together.
  • Cream butter + sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs + vanilla, then mashed bananas.
  • Mix in flour alternately with buttermilk.
  • Pour into pan, bake 30–35 mins until golden.
  • For frosting: Beat cream cheese + butter until creamy. Add sugar + vanilla.
  • Cool cake completely, spread frosting, slice & enjoy! 🍰

💛 Inspired by family traditions, baked with love. Try this cake and create sweet memories with your own family. 💛

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