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Pioneer Woman Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A fluffy, moist banana cake topped with silky cream cheese frosting, perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. Mash the bananas until smooth.
  4. Mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until creamy.
  5. Incorporate the eggs one at a time and add the vanilla extract.
  6. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
  7. Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
  8. Fold in the mashed bananas.
  9. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  10. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy; stir in milk.
  12. Frost the cooled cakes and serve.

Notes

This cake is versatile—try adding chocolate chips, nuts, or spices for variations.

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Keywords: banana cake, cream cheese frosting, dessert, baking, comfort food

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