Crazy Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Icing
Are you looking for a delicious and easy dessert to make for your next gathering? Look no further than this crazy banana cake with cream cheese icing. This recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them begging for seconds.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the icing:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, eggs, vegetable oil, and buttermilk. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
4. While the cake is baking, make the cream cheese icing. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract, beating well after each addition, until the icing is thick and fluffy.
5. After the cake has finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely. Once cooled, spread the cream cheese icing onto the top of the cake evenly with a knife or spatula.
6. Serve and enjoy!
Variations:
Looking to mix things up a bit? Here are a few variations you can try:
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the cake batter for some extra crunch.
- Mix in some chocolate chips or cocoa powder to make a chocolate banana cake.
- Top the cream cheese icing with some caramel sauce and chopped bananas for a banana foster twist.
Conclusion:
This crazy banana cake with cream cheese icing is a simple yet delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of moist banana cake and tangy cream cheese icing is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
