BANANA LAYER CAKE

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Provided by Linda Woods

Categories     Cake     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Banana     Summer     Bon Appétit     Oregon

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Fresh banana slices (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides; dust pans with flour. Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, mashed bananas, oil, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until mixture is well blended. Sift flour, baking soda and salt into banana mixture; beat until well blended. Divide batter equally between prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes. Cut around cakes to loosen; turn cakes out onto racks and cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and blend well.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread 2/3 cups frosting over. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over sides and top of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Garnish top of cake with banana slices, if desired, and serve.

health computer55
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The recipe was missing some key instructions. I had to guess at a few things, which made the process a bit frustrating.


Venus Jovanz
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The cake was a bit dry. I think I might have overbaked it. Next time I'll check it a few minutes earlier.


Mask Off Flat Earth. NEVER LOOK BACK
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My only complaint is that the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar or adding a bit of sour cream to balance out the sweetness.


Prabin Chhetri
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a classic banana layer cake. It's easy to follow and the cake turns out moist and flavorful.


Aslam Qadri
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This cake is incredibly easy to make and the results are stunning. I highly recommend it!


Ralph Denny
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I'm not a big fan of banana cake, but this one changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful.


Richie DhopeKid
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This cake is a must-try! It's perfect for any occasion.


Sandra Correll
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The cream cheese frosting is out of this world! I could eat it with a spoon.


Akila Ranasighe
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I'm definitely adding it to my regular baking rotation.


Aryan Singh
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect balance of sweetness and moisture.


Shannun Broussard (Californiadreaming2022?)
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The cake turned out perfect. It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Samir Mohamed
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This cake was a total success! My friends and family raved about how delicious it was.


Israel Mercado
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I've made this cake multiple times and it's always a hit. Everyone loves the sweet banana flavor and the creamy frosting.


Cebile Cebi
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This banana layer cake is divine! The moist, fluffy layers and decadent cream cheese frosting make it a showstopper.