Best 5 Easy Banana Sheet Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable bliss of our easy banana sheet cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This moist and tender cake, bursting with sweet banana flavor, is the epitome of comfort food. Our recipe features simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve sheet cake perfection. Additionally, we've included variations for those with dietary restrictions or adventurous palates, including a gluten-free option and a decadent cream cheese frosting. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this versatile recipe will become a staple in your kitchen. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a delightful baking adventure together.

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

BANANA SHEET CAKE



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Banana sheet cake with cream cheese frosting, perfect for a large gathering. This super banana flavored cake paired with the sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting can't be beat!

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dessert     Baking     Banana     Cake     Sheet Cake

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 vanilla bean (scraped clean, outside discarded), or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 large or 3 medium bananas)
1/2 cup full fat sour cream
Frosting
6 ounces cream cheese, room temp
4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temp
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) . Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven.
  • Whisk together the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Beat together the butter, sugars, and eggs: In a mixer, beat together butter and the sugars. Add eggs one at a time and beat.
  • Mix in the vanilla and bananas: Add vanilla and bananas and beat until just mixed in.
  • Mix in the flour and sour cream: Mix in half of the flour mixture, then the sour cream, then the other half of the flour mixture.
  • Spread the batter in baking pan: Spread batter evenly in a greased 10- x15-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until nicely browned and the surface bounces back when you press it with your finger. Cool completely before frosting.
  • Make the frosting and frost the cake: To make the frosting, mix all of the ingredients together with an electric mixer. If too stiff to spread, add a teaspoon or two of water. Spread the frosting evenly over the cake and slice to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 103 mg, Sugar 18 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize Makes 30 pieces, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BANANA CAKE V



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Very moist cake; great as a snack! Use bananas that are starting to turn black.

Provided by Cristin

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups white sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup sour cream
1 cup mashed bananas
1 ½ cups cake flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs and beat well. Dissolve soda in the sour cream and add it to the butter mixture. Beat well. Add the mashed bananas and mix in. Add cake flour and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Pour batter into a 9x9 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 174.1 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

BANANA SHEET CAKE



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This beats boring old banana bread any day! Frosting is optional, but if you have the time...what a treat!

Provided by Fauve

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2-3 medium bananas)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
6 tablespoons milk
2 1/2-3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening and the sugars.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in bananas and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, soda and salt in a separate bowl, then add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Pour into a vegetable oil-sprayed 13x9" pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool before frosting.
  • TO PREPARE FROSTING: Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cool a bit.
  • Gradually beat in powdered sugar till frosting reaches spreading consistency.

EASY BANANA SHEET CAKE



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A great way to use up extra ripe bananas. Just mix them into a cake that's great. You can use a frosting or it's great without a frosting.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) pkge. yellow cake mix
1 cup mashed very ripe banana
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon banana extract
1/2 cup chopped chocolate-covered english toffee bars or 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cake mix, bananas, water, oil, eggs and almond extract with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped toffee bars or chopped nuts and pour into a greased and floured 13 X 9 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Cool.
  • If frosting is desired, a chocolate or caramel frosting works well. If no frosting is desired, top servings with caramel topping and sliced bananas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 53.7, Sodium 297.2, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 20.1, Protein 3.6

FROSTED BANANA BARS



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These banana bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live. I also like to provide them for coffee hour after church. They're so moist and delicious that wherever I take them, they don't last long. -Karen Dryak, Niobrara, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until blended., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be. You can tell if a banana is ripe by its color - look for bananas that are yellow with brown spots.
  • Mash the bananas well. Make sure to mash the bananas until they are smooth and creamy. This will help to ensure that the cake has a consistent texture.
  • Use melted butter. Melted butter will help to keep the cake moist and tender. You can melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough and dense. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will allow the cake to set and firm up.

Conclusion:

This easy banana sheet cake is a delicious and moist dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this cake is a great option for beginner bakers or those who are short on time. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give this banana sheet cake a try!

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