Description
This moist and flavorful Banana Cake without Buttermilk is a delicious twist on a classic favorite. Made with mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, and a blend of spices, it’s topped with a creamy, luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, this cake is easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 large bananas)
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 250 g full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Whisk dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly. Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Add sugars: Gradually whisk both granulated sugar and light brown sugar into the wet banana mixture until fully incorporated.
- Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold the mixture until combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain cake tenderness.
- Bake: Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 32 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Remove from oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- Sift powdered sugar: Sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl to remove lumps, preparing it for the frosting.
- Cream cheese frosting base: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter with electric beaters until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Add sifted sugar: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, continuing to beat until the frosting becomes smooth, creamy, and spreadable.
- Frost the cake: Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Slice into squares to serve and enjoy this moist, flavorful banana cake!
Notes
- Ensure the ingredients like eggs, yogurt, cream cheese, and butter are at room temperature to achieve the best texture in batter and frosting.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake; mix until just combined.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of the frosting.
- For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
