Description
Banana Bliss Cake combines Southern comfort with creamy indulgence, creating a moist dessert that whispers sweet memories. Cream cheese frosting adds luxurious richness, inviting you to savor each delectable slice of pure homestyle happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups very ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 2 ¼ cups sugar
Fats and Binding Ingredients:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C) and coat a 9 x 13 inches (22.86 x 33.02 centimeters) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mash ripe bananas and blend with lemon juice, creating a fragrant fruit puree that will enhance the cake’s moisture and flavor.
- Sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate mixing bowl, ensuring a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Using an electric mixer, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light, airy, and pale yellow, approximately 3 minutes.
- Incorporate whole eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, followed by vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth batter.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, gently folding in the banana puree until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure even baking.
- Bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and free of raw batter.
- Immediately after baking, place the cake in the freezer for 45 minutes to rapidly cool and set the texture.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by blending softened butter and cream cheese until completely smooth.
- Introduce vanilla extract into the butter-cheese mixture, then gradually incorporate powdered sugar, mixing until the frosting achieves a creamy, spreadable consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, generously spread the cream cheese frosting across the entire surface, creating an even layer.
Notes
- Freezing the cake immediately after baking helps create a uniquely moist and dense texture that sets this banana cake apart from traditional recipes.
- Use overripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and deeper flavor complexity in the cake.
- The low baking temperature ensures even cooking and prevents the cake from drying out, maintaining a tender crumb.
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to promote smoother blending and consistent texture.
- Cream cheese frosting can be made ahead and refrigerated, allowing flavors to meld and saving preparation time on baking day.
- Leftover cake stays fresh for up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, making it perfect for advance preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg