The Best Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

12 servings

75 minutes

This banana cake with cream cheese frosting is a true embodiment of tenderness and aroma. Its recipe roots trace back to European baking traditions, where banana desserts are valued for their natural sweetness and juiciness. The velvety batter soaked in banana puree and buttermilk creates a moist, airy texture, while baking followed by cooling in the freezer makes it especially soft. The cream cheese adds a harmonious tangy-sweet note that perfectly complements the banana flavor. This cake is perfect for cozy family tea times as well as festive occasions. The final touch – a sprinkle of walnuts – adds a crunchy texture and nutty richness of flavor, turning each slice into a true delight.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 447.9
• Proteins: 6.8g
• Fats: 16g
• Carbohydrates: 69g

Ingredients

• Banana puree: 1.5 glass
• Lemon juice: 2 tsp
• Wheat flour: 3 glass
• Soda: 1.5 tsp
• Salt: pinch
• Butter: 200 g
• Sugar: 2 glass
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Vanilla: 2 tsp
• Buttermilk: 1.5 glass

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 275° F (135° C).

2. Grease the 23x33 pan with fat and sprinkle with flour.

3. In a small bowl, mix banana puree with lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Banana puree: 1.5 glass
   • Lemon juice: 2 teaspoons

4. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 3 glasss
   • Soda: 1.5 teaspoon
   • Salt:  pinch

5. In a large bowl, beat ¾ cup of butter and 2 1/8 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g
   • Sugar: 2 glasss

6. Beat the eggs one at a time. Then add 2 teaspoons of vanilla.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Vanilla: 2 teaspoons

7. Alternate mixing the flour mixture with buttermilk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 3 glasss
   • Buttermilk: 1.5 glass

8. Mix the banana mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Banana puree: 1.5 glass

9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven for one hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out dry and clean.

10. Remove from the oven and immediately place in the freezer. This will make the cake very juicy.

11. To make the glaze, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth.

    Required ingredients:

    • Butter: 200 g

12. While continuing to whip, add 1 tsp of vanilla.

13. Add powdered sugar and beat on low speed until smooth, then on high speed until lumps disappear.

14. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake.

15. If desired, sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts on top.