Description
Experience the divine taste of the Banana Bliss Cake, an exquisite dessert that marries the richness of banana flavor with the smooth decadence of cream cheese frosting. This recipe provides a splendid treat great for any occasion, offering a moist and flavorful cake base underneath a luxurious, creamy topping. Prepared with ripe bananas and simple pantry staples, the Banana Bliss Cake is both comforting and irresistibly tasty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparations: Begin by preheating the oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease a 9X13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
- Prepare the Banana Mixture: Mix the 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas with the 2 teaspoons of lemon juice; set this mixture aside for later use.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set this aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a large bowl and an electric mixer, cream together 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/4 cups sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Into the creamed butter and sugar, add the eggs one at a time, followed by 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, ensuring to mix well after each addition.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, alternately with the 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Once combined, fold in the banana mixture just until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and immediately place it into the freezer for 45 minutes to aid in setting.
- Prepare Frosting: While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting: Cream together 1/2 cup butter and 8 ounces cream cheese until smooth. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gradually add 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar on a low setting, then increase the speed to medium, mixing just until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly across the top.