Best 3 Fresh Banana Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

Indulge in the delectable Fresh Banana Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic cake recipe offers a moist and fluffy banana cake base, complemented by a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting. Each bite is an explosion of sweet banana flavor, perfectly balanced by the tangy cream cheese. The article also features variations of this timeless dessert, including a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, a decadent chocolate banana layer cake for chocolate lovers, and a delightful mini banana layer cake recipe for individual servings. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible banana cake extravaganza.

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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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

To ensure your cake layers bake evenly, make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the batter to mix together smoothly and evenly.
Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough and dense. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
Use ripe bananas for the best flavor. Ripe bananas will be sweeter and have a more intense banana flavor.
Don't overcook the cake layers. Overcooked cake layers will be dry and crumbly. Bake the cake layers for the amount of time specified in the recipe.
Let the cake layers cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
For a neater finish, use a piping bag to frost the cake. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon or a knife to spread the frosting on the cake.
If you're short on time, you can use store-bought cream cheese frosting. However, homemade cream cheese frosting is definitely worth the extra effort.

Conclusion:

This fresh banana layer cake with cream cheese frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy cake layers and creamy and tangy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this banana layer cake a try. You won't be disappointed!