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Ultra-Moist Banana Cake with Tangy Cream Cheese Frosting

The most deliciously moist banana cake you'll ever taste, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting - perfect for potlucks and gatherings!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Banana Cake, Bananas, Cake, Cake Recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 586kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs beaten until fluffy
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 pound powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cake Topping

  • ½ cup chopped nuts

Instructions

Cake Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs in, and mix well.
  • Sift together the dry ingredients, and add this to the creamed shortening mixture.
  • Add bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla. Beat until well mixed.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely.

Frosting Instructions

  • Allow the butter and cream cheese to soften at room temperature.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth.
  • Slowly add in powdered sugar while mixing on low speed.
  • Add vanilla extract and mix it into the frosting.
  • Frost the cake and then sprinkle chopped nuts on top.

Recipe Tips

For the ultimate texture, don't rush the creaming process of shortening and sugar. The more air you incorporate during this step, the lighter and fluffier your cake will be. If you prefer a more pronounced banana flavor, you can add an extra ripe banana, but you may need to extend the baking time by 3-5 minutes to compensate for the additional moisture.

Nutrition

Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 547IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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