Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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"A very tasty banana cake. The recipe comes from the New York Times."

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Ready In:
1hr 10mins

Ingredients:
14
Serves:

16

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ingredients

  • vegetable shortening
  • flour
  • 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 12 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup water
  • 12 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons creme de banane (optional)
  • Banana Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons butter, room temterture
  • 1 12 cups powdered sugar
  • 12 teaspoon banana flavoring

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • lightly grease and flour a 13x9-inch baking pan, shake out excess flour.
  • Place cake mix, brown sugar and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add mashed bananas, ONE CUP OF WATER, oil, eggs and if desired, liqueur.
  • Blend with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute.
  • Stop mixer and scrape down side of bowl with rubber spatula.
  • Beat 2 minutes at medium speed until well blended.
  • Pour into prepared pan, place on center rack of oven.
  • Bake until lightly browned, About 40 minutes, toothpick inserted in center comes out clean Remove from oven, cool on wire rack.
  • FROSTING: Place cream cheese and butter in large mixing bowl.
  • Blend with mixer on low until combined.
  • Add powdered sugar a little at a time, and blend on low speed until well mixed.
  • Add flavoring and blend until fluffy.
  • Use at once to frost cake.

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Reviews

  1. I am not a fan of banana anything, but this cake sure changed my mind! It's easy to whip up and tastes like a million bucks. Made as is without the banana creme...added a smidge of vanilla to the icing and sprinkled chopped pecans on top. This is definitely going into the keeper file! Thanks for posting!

    jrtfan

  2. This is a very tasty cake and it was devoured immediately. I did not use the banana liquor and I increased the cinnamon by a tiny bit. This is a nice, light cake and that is what we were looking for. I have a feeling that it would keep quite well but it probably won't ever stay around long enough to test that theory out. I'll be making this often so thanks for the great recipe.

    Cheffie M

  3. SO moist! I did not add the liquor, only because I did not have any. I used 3 large ripe bananas. This was perfect! Big hit! <br/>Thanks

    Teriffic

  4. Oh my, this was good! I made it for a potluck today and it was a hit. It is so moist and so easy to make. Thanks for posting this one!!

    texaschic

  5. I made this without the creme de banana (did not have any) and it was delicious!!! Soooo good and so easy.....It goes into *my favorite cakes* file....Cant wait to make again......thank you for posting recipe!

    SweetOlive

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  1. This cake is soo yummy!! I had some black bananas that needed to get used but I am tired of banana bread so I thought I'd make this. I made it just as directed except I used applesauce instead of the oil. I baked it in a 9x13 aluminum pan and it was prefect after 40 minutes. Thanks for the great recipe. I will be using this again when I have some black bananas.

    iluvmythomas

  2. This is an excellent recipe. This cake had a wonderful flavor and texture. It was very rich and moist. You really don't need a very big piece. I took it into work and everyone raved about how good it was. There aren't many non-chocolate desserts that I rave about, but this is certainly one of them. The only changes I made were that I did not add the creme de banane to the cake mix and I did not use the banana flavoring in the icing, I used vanilla instead. It took about 35 minutes to bake in an insulated 9x13 pan. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Krich

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Barb G.

Sonora, California

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FAQs

How do you make banana cake Jamie Oliver? ›

Peel and mash the bananas in a separate bowl with the back of a fork, then whisk in the melted butter, sugar, eggs, yoghurt and vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and whisk until just combined. Spoon into the cake tin and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.

Is it OK to freeze banana cake? ›

Can You Freeze Banana Cake? Yes, you can freeze unfrosted banana cake for up to three months. Wrap the cooled cake tightly in storage wrap, then wrap it in foil. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then frost with freshly made frosting.

Can you put banana cake in the fridge? ›

To store: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The best banana cake can also be wrapped in plastic wrap or placed in an airtight container and frozen for up to 2 months! To enjoy, simply let the cake thaw in the refrigerator, or at room temperature!

What is the purpose of vinegar in a banana cake? ›

Long ago, bakers learned that the addition of vinegar to baked goods helped them rise and kept the baked goods fluffy and moist. Apparently, the vinegar reacts with the baking soda in a recipe to produce carbon dioxide, a gas that enhances the rise.

What happens if you put too much banana in banana cake? ›

This means it's tempting to toss all your bananas into the mix when you're ready to bake, to avoid food waste. But if you add too much of the fruit into your batter, your bread could turn out mushy, heavy, and wet. So, it's a good idea to always stick to the recipe's instructions. But why is this such a problem?

Should I refrigerate cream cheese frosting before frosting cake? ›

While the addition of butter and powdered sugar does help to stabilize it, cream cheese frosting should only be left out at room temperature for two hours before it needs to be put in the fridge.

What kind of cake goes best with cream cheese frosting? ›

It goes great on Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cake, and just about any other flavor cake or cupcake you can imagine. I've been making this cream cheese icing for years! If I had things my way, every cake and every cupcake would be be buried beneath a mountain of cream cheese frosting.

What cakes pair well with cream cheese frosting? ›

Cream cheese frosting: This frosting is made with cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. It has a tangy flavor that pairs well with carrot cake or red velvet cake.

Why is my banana cake not moist? ›

If you use a yellow (or even worse a green) banana in your cake not only will it not have as much flavour it will be significantly drier. It's important to make sure your bananas are well mashed. If they aren't broken down well enough less moisture is released from the fruit, effecting the texture of your cake.

Can you leave banana cake out overnight? ›

Now cover the top of the bowl with more cling wrap. Don't use aluminum foil! Should a walnut banana milk cake be kept in the fridge after baking? You can keep it outside but tightly covered for about a day , but after that you should keep it in the refrigerator.

How many days does banana cake last in fridge? ›

If it's a homemade banana cake, it should be eaten within 2 days. Now, if you've stored your banana cake in the fridge, you can keep it for 4-5 days whether it's store-bought or homemade. Freezing this treat can extend its life up to 2-3 months.

Does banana cake taste better the next day? ›

It takes only a few minutes to beat together the ingredients and frost the cake, and the cake also tastes very good without the frosting. Cakes made with bananas also seem to improve after a day, so you could try the Chocolate Tahini Banana Bread, the Chocolate-Topped Banana Cake or the Gluten-Free Banana Bread.

Can bananas be too ripe for banana cake? ›

While it's okay if the banana peel is dark brown or even black, if the inside is too, then the fruit is beyond ripe and now on its way to rotten. Another sign that bananas have gone bad is if they start leaking any fluids. When in doubt, just toss the bananas out.

What is the best way to store banana cake? ›

It should be stored in a cool, dry place that isn't in direct sunlight. Once it is completely cool, Roszkowski says to keep banana bread fresh by placing it in an airtight container, wrapping it in plastic wrap, or even slicing it and wrapping it in plastic wrap.

Do bananas have to be ripe for banana cake? ›

Ripeness of bananas: To make banana cake, your bananas need to be very ripe. Please don't try to make this with green or very firm bananas as it just won't work in the same way. The banana skins should be very speckled, or (ideally) almost totally brown or black on the skins.

How do you keep bananas from turning brown on a cake? ›

Just toss your banana slices in some lemon juice to inhibit enzymatic browning. Full coverage, particularly on the cut sides, will help prevent the slices from turning brown. In addition to lemon juice, vinegar will also work. So would sulfuric acid, for that matter, but you probably don't want to eat it afterwards.

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