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Fluffy Banana Cake

Perfect for using up those ripe bananas.
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Ingredients
  

Banana Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed (extra for slicing as cake topper)
  • ½ cup buttermilk

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk optional, for desired consistency

Instructions
 

Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Beat butter and sugar with a stand mixer until creamy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, then mix in mashed bananas.
  • Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk.
  • Pour batter into pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  • Cool and serve plain or with cream cheese frosting and banana slices

Frosting

  • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and beat until fully combined.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk to reach your desired consistency.
  • Once the frosting is smooth and creamy, spread it over your cooled cake or cupcakes.