Best 20 Banana Cream Frosting Recipes

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Banana cream frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is made with ripe bananas, which give it a sweet and creamy flavor. Other common ingredients in banana cream frosting include butter, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. The frosting can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer. When you are ready to use it, simply thaw it and then beat it until it is light and fluffy. Banana cream frosting is a great way to add a touch of sweetness and flavor to your favorite desserts.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting image

I make these banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later. With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. -Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in bananas. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BANANA CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

As a mother of three sons, sweets are a staple in my kitchen! I buy ripe fruit on sale and freeze it to make this cake. My banana cake with cream cheese frosting is a favorite among loved ones at my family picnics and dinners. -Bonnie Krause, Irvona, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 medium)
1 cup whole milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
Sliced banana, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add bananas and milk; mix just until combined. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture just until blended., In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator. If desired, serve with sliced bananas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANANA-PINEAPPLE LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Banana-Pineapple Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Carol Hill

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Banana     Pineapple     Pecan     Summer     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cake
3 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chopped bananas (from about 3 bananas)
1 cup chopped pecans
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple with juice
Frosting
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch round cake pans with 2-inch-high sides. Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Whisk in oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in bananas, pecans, and pineapple. Divide batter equally between prepared pans. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes. Run knife around cake sides and turn out onto rack to cool completely.
  • For frosting:
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl to blend. Beat in sugar and vanilla. Place 1 cake layer on plate. Spread 1 1/2 cups frosting over. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle toasted pecans in border around top edge of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Let stand at room temperature before serving.)

CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Chocolate Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting image

Inspired by Elvis's famous peanut butter banana sandwich, I took this to the next level by incorporating the flavors into a moist and simple cake. But who can have a cake without frosting? Not me! A creamy peanut butter cream cheese frosting tops this off and makes it my one-of-a-kind cake filled with four favorite flavors. I think Elvis would be proud!

Provided by CaSaundraLeigh

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large bananas, mashed
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup egg whites
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (such as Philadelphia®)
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 banana, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch baking pans with cooking spray.
  • Combine all-purpose flour, white sugar, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Stir mashed bananas, buttermilk, egg whites, applesauce, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Add gradually to the flour mixture, mixing until batter is just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 30 minutes.
  • Combine cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until frosting is creamy.
  • Run a rubber spatula around the edges of the cooled cakes. Grease a baking sheet lightly with cooking spray. Invert cake pans onto the baking sheet; tap bottoms lightly to release cakes.
  • Spread frosting onto the cake layers. Stack layers; frost top and sides. Cut into 8 slices. Garnish with banana slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 526.1 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

BANANA CAKE WITH CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING



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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

1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 pound confectioners' sugar (about 3 1/2 cups)
Pinch kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more, room temperature, for pans
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup safflower or other neutral-flavored oil
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 ripe bananas, mashed (1 1/4 cups)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 ounce dark chocolate, grated on the large holes of a box grater (about 1/3 cup), plus more shaved with a vegetable peeler, for decorating

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.

BANANA MUFFINS WITH MASCARPONE CREAM FROSTING



Banana Muffins with Mascarpone Cream Frosting image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 ripe bananas, peeled and coarsely mashed
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl to blend. Beat the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl to blend. Stir in the banana. Add the dry ingredients and stir just until blended.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Bake the muffins on the middle rack until the tops are golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out with no crumbs attached, about 25 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a rack and cool slightly. The muffins may be eaten warm or cooled completely and frosted.
  • To frost the cupcakes: Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the mascarpone cheese and then beat in the honey. Spread the frosting over the muffins. Sprinkle with the walnuts.

BANANA LAYER CAKE WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING AND WALNUTS



Banana Layer Cake with White Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting and Walnuts image

Provided by Susan Murphy

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Banana     Walnut     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kansas City     Missouri

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cake
2 6.4-ounce packages banana muffin mix
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2)
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup whole milk
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons sugar
Frosting
6 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), chopped
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 ripe bananas
1 cup walnuts (4 ounces), toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 11/2-inch-high sides. Combine banana muffin mix, mashed ripe bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, and whole milk in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat mixture at medium speed until well blended, about 2 minutes. Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is stiff but not dry. Fold egg whites into batter in 2 additions. Divide cake batter between prepared pans. Bake cake batter until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes. Turn out cakes onto racks and cool completely.
  • For frosting:
  • Stir chopped white chocolate in top of double boiler over barely simmering water until almost melted. Remove from over water; stir white chocolate until smooth. Cool to lukewarm, about 4 minutes. Beat cream cheese and unsalted butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in lukewarm white chocolate, then powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread with 1 1/3 cups white chocolate-cream cheese frosting. Thinly slice 2 bananas. Arrange banana slices over frosting. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Press toasted chopped walnuts into frosting on sides of cake. Refrigerate cake until frosting is set, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Slice remaining banana; arrange slices atop cake and serve.

BUTTERFINGER BANANA CAKE W/ PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Butterfinger Banana Cake W/ Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting image

Make and share this Butterfinger Banana Cake W/ Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (2 1/8 ounce) butterfinger candy bars
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
4 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • To prepare the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour two 9" cake pans. In the food processor, coarsely chop the candy bars; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk alternately to the egg mixture (in two to three additions each) and incorporate thoroughly. Fold in the chopped Butterfingers and divide the batter between the cake pans.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes on wire racks for 10 minutes. Invert onto a rack and cool completely before frosting.
  • To prepare the frosting: In a large mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, butter and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add the powdered sugar and peanut butter and mix until smooth.
  • To frost the cake, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread 1/4 of the frosting over the top. Place the second layer on top. Spread the remaining frosting over top and sides of the cake. Can garnish with additional crushed Butterfingers if desired!
  • Makes 10 servings.

BANANA NUT CAKE WITH WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING



Banana Nut Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting image

This is my most requested cake for birthdays in our family.It came from an old Betty Crocker dessert cookbook published in 1977. (if you use the banana slices before to put a little lemon juice on them so they don't turn brown)

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1 banana, sliced (to garnish)
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans or 2/3 cup nuts, of choice
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar or 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350*.
  • Grease and flour oblong pan, 9x13x2 inches, or three 8-inch or two 9-inch round layer pans.
  • Measure all ingredients except frosting into large mixing bowl.
  • Blend 1/2 on low speed, scaping bowl constantly.
  • Beat 3 minutes on high speed scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Pour batter into pan (s).
  • Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, oblong 45 to 50 minutes, layers 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Before serving frost cake with whip cream frosting, and garnish with banana slices.
  • WHIP CREAM FROSTING: In a chilled bowl beat 1 cup chilled whipping cream and 3 tsps.
  • sugar.
  • Fold in 1 tsp vanilla.
  • Yields 2 cups.

BANANA WALNUT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Banana Walnut Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting image

Stated by several as the best thing I have ever baked... these are soooo good, and the frosting is the best cream cheese frosting I have come across yet.

Provided by missyqh

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup flour
2 bananas (mashed)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup walnuts (in small pieces)
1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
4 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cupcake batter: Cream butter and sugars, add mashed bananas. Add eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in yogurt. Add walnuts.
  • Scoop into 12 cupcake papers (I used an ice cream scoop.) Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Mine took 20 minutes.
  • Frosting: Whip cream cheese, vanilla and confectioners sugar, by hand or electric mixer.

BANANA RUM CAKE WITH CAPTAIN MORGANS SPICED RUM CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Banana Rum Cake with Captain Morgans Spiced Rum Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Jomamma

Number Of Ingredients 19

Cake
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 ripe medium bananas, smashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons Captain Morgans Spiced Rum
1 - 1 1/2 lbs powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare 9×13 pan with butter and flour. Cream butter and sugar on low speed in the bowl of an electric mixer or stand mixer. Add eggs, mix well. Add rum and vanilla. Beat well to combine. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined. Add bananas and beat until completely combined. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in comes out with moist crumb. Allow to cool. In the bowl of a stand mixer combine cream cheese and butter. On medium speed beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, rum, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat until well combined. With the mixer on low, add salt and powdered sugar (starting with about 1 pound and increasing as necessary to get a light fluffy frosting. Frost the cake. Serve and enjoy!

BANANA BROWNIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Banana Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting image

What to do with bananas....I usually eat one then the rest get overly ripe. Then they go in the freezer for banana bread....so I took my brownie recipe made some changes and here you go. You can make the frosting thinner or thicker depending on what you like. It is a delightful change from banana bread and brownies. I hope...

Provided by SK H

Categories     Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large bananas(frozen ripe)
1 1/2 c flour
1 c sugar
dash(es) salt
dash(es) cinammon
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
1 stick butter
1 tsp vanilla
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
8 oz philadelphia cream cheese softened
1/2 stick softened butter
1 tsp vanilla
2 c powdered sugar (you may add more if you do not like the consistency)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 11 x 7 baking pan. I used a glass cake pan so you may want to check your brownies while they cook.
  • 2. Combine all the wet ingredients. In another bowl combine the dry ingredients and add to the wet ingredients stirring just enough to combine.
  • 3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let completely cool
  • 4. Frosting. Soften the cream cheese and the butter and then combine. Add vanilla and mix. Add the powdered sugar. I used two cups but you may like your frosting thicker in that case add more powdered sugar.
  • 5. Enjoy

BANANA CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Banana Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting image

Adapted from Cooking Light (Sept. 1999). Original recipe uses plain fat-free yogurt, but I prefer powdered buttermilk, reconstituted. This allegedly yields 12 standard-sized cupcakes, but I like to make 24 mini ones for parties. Nutmeg adds that special something.

Provided by May M

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 mini cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup banana, ripe and mashed well
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour (1 cup weighs 4.5 oz)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup buttermilk (I use Saco brand powdered buttermilk, reconstituted.) or 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt (I use Saco brand powdered buttermilk, reconstituted.)
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, 1/3-less-fat, chilled (0.5 cup weighs 4 oz. I use Philadelphia regular.)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., and spray a 12-cup standard or 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick spray. IMPORTANT: If you use paper liners, be sure to spray the insides of the liners or the cupcakes will stick!
  • CUPCAKES: Mix the mashed banana and 1/4 cup sugar and set aside.
  • Beat 1/2 cup sugar, butter and 1 tsp vanilla extract at medium speed of a mixer until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Now add banana mixture and beat well.
  • In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Add flour mixture to wet mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing after each addition.
  • Bake at 350 deg. for about 25 minutes (mini cupcakes, 12 to 15 minutes) or until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • FROSTING: Beat powdered sugar, chilled cream cheese and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract at medium speed just until blended (do not overbeat). Use the back of a spoon to spread over cupcakes.
  • Store frosted cupcakes and any leftover frosting in the refrigerator, although these cupcakes don't last long enough to worry about that!

BANANA WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING



Banana Whipped Cream Frosting image

Categories     Banana

Yield makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 cup (2 to 3) mashed very ripe bananas

Steps:

  • In a deep bowl, whip the cream and agave nectar with a handheld mixer for 2 to 3 minutes, until thick, fluffy, stiff peaks form. Mix in the bananas, then whip for 20 to 30 seconds to incorporate.
  • Use immediately, spooning dollops over cupcakes. Or store in a glass Mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours and use before the bananas turn brown.

BANANA CUPCAKES WITH CARAMEL BUTTER CREAM FROSTING (MARTHA STEWART RECIPE)



Banana Cupcakes with Caramel Butter cream frosting (Martha Stewart Recipe) image

http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/banana-cupcakes-with-caramel-buttercream Taken from Martha Stewarts recipe, I also posted the caramel buttercream as well so you can find both

Provided by malinda sargent

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 ounces (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened read more at marthastewart.com: banana cupcakes with caramel buttercream - martha stewart recipes
1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
3 large eggs
4 very ripe large bananas, mashed (about 2 cups), plus sliced bananas for garnish read more at marthastewart.com: banana cupcakes with caramel buttercream - martha stewart recipes
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
caramel buttercream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners. Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cream butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Reduce speed to low. Mix any remaining wet ingredients in a bowl if needed. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with wet ingredients and ending with dry. Scrape sides of bowl. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Bake cupcakes until testers inserted into centers come out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool in tins on wire racks. Cupcakes will keep, covered, for up to 3 days, unless otherwise noted.
  • 2. 1.Make cupcakes as directed in Basic Cupcake How-To, using mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla for wet ingredients. Stir pecans into batter. Once cupcakes are cool, frost tops with caramel buttercream. Frosted cupcakes will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 days. Top with banana slices before serving.

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting image

I was inspired by a few different banana cupcake recipes before settling on this one. The cream cheese frosting is probably my favorite part; it's just wonderfully decadent on a banana cupcake. Refrigerate cupcakes after frosting. P.S. They taste much better the next day!

Provided by merlfish

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
½ cup white sugar
6 tablespoons lightly packed brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
2 ripe bananas, mashed
⅓ cup buttermilk
½ cup chocolate chips, or to taste
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine white sugar, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup butter in another bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in egg. Mix in mashed bananas. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with buttermilk, stirring after each addition. Fold chocolate chips into the batter.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool cupcakes on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and 3 tablespoons butter in a bowl until smooth. Add vanilla extract. Beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until frosting is smooth.
  • Spread frosting over cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 133.8 mg, Sugar 42 g

MARY'S BEST-EVER BANANA CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Trust me when I tell you this is one of the best banana cakes you will ever eat! One of my good friends shared this fantastic recipe with me many years ago-I hope you love the cake as much I do. (Note: To quickly ripen bananas, place in a brown paper grocery sack and tightly close top of sack. Check bananas periodically and remove from the bag when peels have turned completely black).

Provided by Lindas Kitch

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed down
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, beaten
3 large bananas, ripened until peels turn completely black, then peeled and mashed with a fork
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese (unwrap cheese, place in a microwave on HIGH for 10 seconds or till softened)
1/2 cup butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease with vegetable shortening, the sides and bottom of a 9-inch by 13-inch baking pan; set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine both types of sugar.
  • Add the oil and mix well.
  • Add the beaten eggs, mashed banana, and milk; mix well.
  • In another medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine with a wire whisk, the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Add the flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time to the banana mixture, mixing after each flour addition just until incorporated.
  • Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract as the last ingredient to be added to the batter; mix well.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Place cake on a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting, if desired.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting Instructions: In a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese and butter together. Add the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until smooth. Spread frosting on cooled banana cake.

BANANA CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KylaM

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 nine inch square cake, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup sour milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream margarine and sugar.
  • Add egg, bananas and vanilla.
  • Blend well.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the banana mixture alternately with 1/2 of the milk.
  • Blend after each addition.
  • Pour into 9 inch square pan.
  • Bake in 350F oven for 45-50 minutes.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together.
  • Add powdered sugar to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 28.5, Cholesterol 160.2, Sodium 572.1, Carbohydrate 60.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 29.4, Protein 8.9

BANANA MUFFINS WITH MASCARPONE CREAM FROSTING



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Categories     Bread     Cheese

Number Of Ingredients 17

Muffins:
3 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
2 cups Sugar
1 cup Vegetable Oil
3 large Eggs
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
4 ripe Bananas, peeled and coarsely mashed
Frosting:
1 (3 ounces) package Cream Cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup Mascarpone Cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons Honey
1/2 cup chopped Walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg in medium bowl to mix. Beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla in large bowl to mix. Stir in banana. Add dry ingredients and stir until just mixed. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups. Bake on middle oven rack until tops are golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out with no crumbs attached, about 25 minutes. Transfer muffins to a rack and cool slightly. The muffins may be eaten warm or cooled completely and frosted. For Frosting: Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in mascarpone cheese, then beat in honey. Spread frosting over muffins. Sprinkle with walnuts. Makes 18 servings.

FRESH BANANA LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Categories     Cake     Egg     Fruit     Dessert     Bake

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 sticks Unsalted butter
1 cup super fine grandulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe, bananas
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 teaspoon baking soda
5 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 recipe cream cheese frosting (see below)
2 medium bananas, firm but ripe, sliced
1 1/2 cups shelled walnuts, chopped
confectioner's sugar for garnish
Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 cups confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease & flour two 8-inch layer cake pans. Line with parchment paper circles. Cream butter & sugar together until light & fluffy, about 10 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add mashed bananas, mix throughly. Sift dry ingredients and add to butter & egg mixture. Stir in flour & mix well. Add buttermilk & vanilla. Mix for 1 minute. Pour batter in to pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven & cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans & cool for at least 2 hours. When cooled, place one layer on a serving plate & frost with cream cheese frosting. Arrange banana slices over frosting; cover with second cake layer & finish frosting sides & top of cake. Cover sides of cake with chopped nuts & dust top of cake with confections sugar. Cream Cheese Frosting: Cream together cream cheese & butter in mixing bowl. Slowly sift in confectioners sugar & beat unitl smooth & fluffy. Stir in vanilla.

Tips:

  • Make sure your bananas are ripe for the best flavor.
  • Use unsalted butter so you can control the amount of salt in the frosting.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a smooth frosting.
  • Gradually add the mashed bananas to the butter mixture to avoid lumps.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk or cream until you reach the desired consistency.
  • If the frosting is too thin, beat in more powdered sugar until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Chill the frosting for at least 30 minutes before using for a firmer texture.
  • Garnish the frosting with sliced bananas, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for extra flavor and presentation.

Conclusion:

Banana cream frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts, from cakes and cupcakes to cookies and pies. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking by adding different flavorings or toppings. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, banana cream frosting is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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