BANANA CAKE WITH CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING
Tangy cream-cheese frosting freckled with grated dark chocolate is sandwiched between layers of moist banana cake in this truly celebration-worthy dessert--everyday banana bread just can't compete! Make the frosting first so it can chill while you prepare the cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 2h
Yield Makes one 9-inch layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Frosting:In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium-low speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in butter until smooth, 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and beat in confectioners' sugar and salt until well combined.
- Increase speed to medium and beat until frosting is smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
- Cake:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly brush two 9-inch round cake pans with room-temperature butter. Line bottoms of pans with parchment rounds; lightly brush parchment with butter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, oil, granulated sugar, and bananas. Whisk in eggs and vanilla until well combined. Stir in flour mixture in two additions, alternating with buttermilk and beginning and ending with flour.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake until cakes are golden and a tester inserted in centers comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack; let cool 15 minutes. Turn cakes out onto rack, remove parchment, and let cool completely. Cakes can be frozen, tightly wrapped in plastic, up to 2 months.
- Place a cake layer, bottom-side down, on a cake stand. In a small bowl, stir grated chocolate into 1 cup frosting. Using an offset spatula, spread frosting evenly over top of cake. Top with remaining cake layer, bottom-side up. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. Spread remaining frosting evenly over top and sides of cake. Top with shaved chocolate. Cake can be assembled and refrigerated up to 1 day in advance; bring to room temperature before serving.
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Ede “Ede” Cantarero
cantareroe66@gmail.comI love this banana cake! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.
Carl Rumple
rumple.c66@gmail.comThis is the best banana cake I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.
Javed Sultan
sultan@yahoo.comThis cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly, and the frosting was too runny.
Who'sDany
whosdany21@yahoo.comI've been making this banana cake for years, and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect comfort food.
qhall242 1
1.qhall242@hotmail.comThis cake is perfect for any occasion. It's simple to make, but it always impresses.
Shadman Shihab
s_s63@aol.comI'm not a big fan of banana cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good, I ate two pieces!
Leela Upasena
l-upasena@yahoo.comI made this cake for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about how moist and delicious it was.
Mansoor Laghmane
laghmane.mansoor@yahoo.comThe cake was dry and the frosting was too thick. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Ashley Yeary
ashley_y53@yahoo.comThis cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the cream cheese frosting was delicious.
Nm Amugy
amugyn98@yahoo.comI've tried many banana cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of moistness and flavor.
Monty 4 YTUK
4-monty@yahoo.comThis banana cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the cream cheese frosting, too.
Demika Lacoste
lacoste@yahoo.comI made this cake for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a hit! The kids loved it, and the adults did too.
Riyazul Islam
r_i@gmail.comThis was my first time making banana cake, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the cake was delicious.
Ahnijka Bellamy
a.b45@gmail.comI've made this banana cake countless times, and it never disappoints. It's moist, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Doremi R√∏se
dr45@gmail.comThis banana cake was a huge success! My family loved it, and it was gone in no time. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.