Best 10 Fresh Banana Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, few can resist the allure of a freshly baked banana layer cake adorned with luscious cream cheese frosting. Its soft, moist layers and velvety frosting create a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds and evoke a sense of pure indulgence. If you're seeking the ultimate recipe for this classic treat, look no further. We've scoured the culinary landscape to bring you the most delectable and foolproof method for crafting a banana layer cake that will become the centerpiece of your next celebration or a sweet treat to enjoy with your loved ones.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I made this years ago for a birthday and immediately lost the recipe which I have been searching for ever since. I finally found it on epicurious so I am posting her for safe keeping. It must be good if I've been looking for it that long right? I didn't use cake flour when I made it and it turned out wonderful still. Prep time is approximate.

Provided by invictus

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/4 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus
1 pinch salt
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 large)
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 large bananas, peeled, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Lightly butter three 8-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides; dust pans with flour.
  • Combine cake flour, baking soda, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl.
  • Mix mashed bananas, buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla in another medium bowl.
  • Using electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter and sugar in large bowl until blended.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time, beating to blend after each addition.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with banana mixture in 3 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients and beating just until blended after each addition.
  • Divide batter equally among prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes until tops are just beginning to color and tester inserted into center comes out with a few crumbs attached, about 20 minutes.
  • Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes.
  • Using small knife, cut around cakes to loosen; turn cakes out onto racks and cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and remaining 1 cup butter in large bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in remaining 1 tablespoon vanilla and pinch of salt.
  • Gradually beat in powdered sugar.
  • Cover and refrigerate frosting until firm enough to spread, about 15 minutes.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter.
  • Spread 1/2 cup frosting over top.
  • Place half of sliced bananas evenly over frosting, leaving 1/4-inch border at edge.
  • Place second cake layer on work surface.
  • Spread 1/4 cup frosting over top.
  • Place cake layer, frosting side down, atop bananas.
  • Spread 1/2 cup frosting over top.
  • Place remaining half of sliced bananas evenly over frosting, leaving 1/4-inch border at edge.
  • Place third cake layer on work surface.
  • Spread 1/4 cup frosting over top.
  • Place cake layer, frosting side down, atop bananas.
  • Spread remaining frosting over sides and top of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before serving.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 933.8, Fat 56.1, SaturatedFat 34.9, Cholesterol 207.1, Sodium 505.2, Carbohydrate 100.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 62.8, Protein 10.2

BEST EVER BANANA CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This is one of (if not) the BEST banana cake I have ever tasted! I thought the oven temp of 275° sounded a little low, but this cake baked up (and rose) beautifully in my oven at this temp after pretty much exactly one hour. I do not know if the little "freezer trick" to this recipe is what ensured its moistness or not, but I did it, and it was exceptionally moist & delicious. Would be interesting to see if it still came out as great if this step was skipped. All I know is that I followed this recipe EXACTLY as stated (except that I had no buttermilk, so I subbed with a mix of lemon juice & milk) and I got exceptional results. So moist and yummy...a dense cake, similar in texture to a carrot cake... I personally would not call this frosted banana bread :o) Depending on the amount of frosting you like you can decide whether to half the recipe or not. I used the full recipe and had some leftover. I sprinkled on the chopped walnuts and threw this baby in the fridge and cut it the next day...TO DIE FOR! I really liked it slightly chilled, but great at room temp too! It got better each day it sat, I always make this cake at least the day before I need or want it. I was extremely pleased with this cake and will be making it over & over again!! So glad I came across this one!! (on another website). (* * Just to update the recipe, (based on some of the reviews), the baking time may vary based on individual ovens. It was RIGHT ON for my oven, but some others have stated it has taken 1 hour 10 minutes, 1 hour 20 minutes, and my sister just informed me that it took 1 hour 30 minutes in her oven!!!!!)

Provided by Rhonda J

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 9x13 pan, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed, ripe
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 1/8 cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups icing sugar
chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°F (135C).
  • Grease and flour a 9 x 13 pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix mashed banana with the lemon juice; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/8 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 tsp vanilla.
  • Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
  • Stir in banana mixture.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for one hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and place directly into the freezer for 45 minutes. This will make the cake very moist.
  • For the frosting, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Add icing sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high speed until frosting is smooth.
  • Spread on cooled cake.
  • Sprinkle chopped walnuts over top of the frosting, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.5, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 89.5, Sodium 365.4, Carbohydrate 75.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 55.7, Protein 5.5

BANANA CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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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 LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Mashed bananas adds more than just flavor to this cake--it also keeps the layers moist. I found this recipe on aol.com/food/ while I was surfing around. This looked very interesting and it turned out so beautifully. It tastes great too! It uses coconut which I don't like so I only ate a smidgin!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
2/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
2 tablespoons dark chocolate curls

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Coat 2-(8 inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; line bottoms with wax paper.
  • Coat wax paper with cooking spray.
  • Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small mixing bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Place granulated sugar, oil, vanilla extract, egg whites, and egg in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended.
  • Add mashed banana; beat well.
  • Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to sugar mixture, begining and ending with flour mixture.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes on wire racks; remove from pans.
  • Peel off wax paper; cool completely on wire racks.
  • To prepare frosting: place cream cheese and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy.
  • Add powdered sugar; beat at low speed until smooth.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a plate; spread with 1/2 cup icing, and top with other cake layer.
  • Spread remaining icing over top and sides of cake.
  • Sprinkle pecans and coconut or/& chocolate curls over top of cake; all of these are optional.
  • Cake is lovely as is!
  • Store cake loosley covered in refrigerator.
  • Enjoy, you have earned it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.1, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 151.4, Carbohydrate 55, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 40.8, Protein 4.1

FRESH BANANA LAYER CAKE



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Make and share this Fresh Banana Layer Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/4 cups cake flour (sift before measuring)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed banana (about 2 ripe)
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 lb confectioners' sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 -3 large bananas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Butter and flour three 8" round cake pans, knocking out excess flour.
  • Into a bowl sift together first four ingredients.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mashed banana, yoghurt or buttermilk, and vanilla.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir dry ingredients and banana mixtures alternately into the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture, and stirring after each addition until just combined. (Do not overmix)
  • Divide batter evenly among pans, smoothing tops, and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of pans halfway through baking, about 18-20 minutes total, or until layers are springy to the touch and a tester comes out clean.
  • Cool layers in pans on racks 10 minutes.
  • Run a thin knife around edges of pans and invert layers onto racks to cool completely.
  • (Cake layers may be made 1 day ahead and kept, wrapped well in plastic wrap, at room temperature.) Frosting: Into a large bowl, sift confectioners' sugar.
  • In another large bowl and using an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in vanilla and a pinch salt.
  • Beat in confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, and beat frosting until smooth.
  • Cut 2-3 firm-ripe bananas diagonally into thin slices.
  • Put a cake layer on a serving plate and spread with a thin coating of frosting.
  • Arrange one layer of banana slices on frosting, overlapping them slightly, and top with second cake layer.
  • Spread cake layer with another thin coating of frosting and arrange 1 more layer of banana slices in same manner, cutting and using slices from third banana if necessary.
  • Top bananas with remaining cake layer and spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
  • (Cake may be made 8 hours ahead and kept in a cake keeper at cool room temperature.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.7, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 116.8, Sodium 445.1, Carbohydrate 100.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 70.3, Protein 6.4

BANANA LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Banana Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Cheese     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Banana     Birthday     Family Reunion     Shower     Party     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon plus pinch of salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 large bananas, peeled, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter three 8-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides; dust pans with flour. Combine cake flour, baking soda, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Mix mashed bananas, buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla in another medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter and sugar in large bowl until blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating to blend after each addition. Add dry ingredients alternately with banana mixture in 3 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients and beating just until blended after each addition. Divide batter equally among prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes until tops are just beginning to color and tester inserted into center comes out with a few crumbs attached, about 20 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes. Using small knife, cut around cakes to loosen; turn cakes out onto racks and cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and remaining 1 cup butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in remaining 1 tablespoon vanilla and pinch of salt. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Cover and refrigerate frosting until firm enough to spread, about 15 minutes.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread 1/2 cup frosting over top. Place half of sliced bananas evenly over frosting, leaving 1/4-inch border at edge. Place second cake layer on work surface. Spread 1/4 cup frosting over top. Place cake layer, frosting side down, atop bananas. Spread 1/2 cup frosting over top. Place remaining half of sliced bananas evenly over frosting, leaving 1/4-inch border at edge. Place third cake layer on work surface. Spread 1/4 cup frosting over top. Place cake layer, frosting side down, atop bananas. Spread remaining frosting over sides and top of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before serving.)

BANANA LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Banana Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by McCarleyRHLAC

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the Cake
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans + more for garnish
Cream Cheese Frosting
1-8 oz. package cream cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla
finely chopped pecans (for garnish)

Steps:

  • For the Cake: Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift dry ingredients together. Combine buttermilk, bananas, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the batter alternately with the buttermilk mixture, beating until just combined after each addition. Stir in the pecans. Grease and flour cake pans (line with wax paper if desired). Divide batter evenly between the pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes or until cakes test done. Remove the cakes to a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Then invert and finish cooling to room temperature. Frost with cream cheese frosting. Cream Cheese Frosting: Cream cream cheese and butter together. Mix in vanilla. Sift in the powdered sugar. Mix until smooth. Assembly: Place 1st layer of cake on serving plate. Top with 1/4 of the frosting and smooth evenly. Top with second layer. Smooth on remaining frosting. Garnish with pecans. Note: Refrigerate cake until ready to serve and refrigerate any leftovers.

FRESH BANANA LAYER CAKE



Fresh Banana Layer Cake image

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Egg     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Banana     Fall     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

For cake layers
2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising; sift before measuring)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed very ripe banana (about 2 large)
1/4 cup plain yogurt or well-shaken buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
For frosting
1 pound confectioners' sugar (about 3 3/4 cups)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 to 3 large firm-ripe bananas

Steps:

  • Make cake layers:
  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter and flour three 8-inch round cake pans, knocking out excess flour.
  • Into a bowl sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl whisk together mashed banana, yogurt or buttermilk, and vanilla. In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy and beat in eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour and banana mixtures alternately, beginning and ending with flour mixture and stirring after each addition until just combined. (Do not overmix.)
  • Divide batter evenly among pans, smoothing tops, and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of pans halfway through baking, about 18 minutes total, or until layers are springy to the touch and a tester comes out clean. Cool layers in pans on racks 10 minutes. Run a thin knife around edges of pans and invert layers onto racks to cool completely. (Cake layers may be made 1 day ahead and kept, wrapped well in plastic wrap, at room temperature.)
  • Make frosting:
  • Into a large bowl sift confectioners' sugar. In another large bowl with an electric mixer beat together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy and beat in vanilla and a pinch salt. Beat in confectioners' sugar, a little at a time, and beat frosting until smooth.
  • Assemble cake:
  • Cut 2 firm-ripe bananas diagonally into thin slices. Put a cake layer on a serving plate and spread with a thin coating of frosting. Arrange one layer of banana slices on frosting, overlapping them slightly, and top with second cake layer. Spread cake layer with another thin coating of frosting and arrange 1 more layer of banana slices in same manner, cutting and using slices from third banana if necessary. Top bananas with remaining cake layer and spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. (Cake may be made 8 hours ahead and kept in a cake keeper at cool room temperature.)

BANANA SNACK CAKE WITH DELICIOUS CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup sugar (more or less to taste)
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon clove (can use more to taste)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (can use more to taste)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup mini chocolate chip (optional)
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon whipping cream (unwhipped) or 1 -1 1/2 tablespoon half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 8 or 9-inch square baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, beat sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the mashed bananas, buttermilk, vanilla and egg; mix well.
  • In a small bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
  • Add into the creamed mixture; mix well.
  • Stir in the nuts or chocolate chips.
  • Spread the batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake test done, and is a golden brown.
  • Cool completely before frosting.
  • For frosting: In a medium bowl, combine all frosting ingredients.
  • Beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.9, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 61.3, Sodium 350.5, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 45.4, Protein 3.8

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.)

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together before adding them to the batter. This will help to ensure that the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Cool the cake completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you are using a cream cheese frosting, be sure to use softened cream cheese. This will make it easier to spread.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

This fresh banana layer cake with cream cheese frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. Follow these tips to make the best banana layer cake you've ever tasted!

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