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Banana Cake with Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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This moist and flavorful Banana Cake is enhanced with warm cinnamon and topped with a luscious Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting that adds a rich, slightly bitter coffee note to balance the sweetness perfectly. Ideal for dessert or a special treat, this cake combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a creamy, smooth frosting made from cream cheese and instant espresso powder. It's a delightful bake that’s sure to please banana and coffee lovers alike.

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup loosely packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 to 3 large bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the softened butter along with the white and brown sugars for about 5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps to create a tender texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract and continue beating until combined.
  5. Incorporate Bananas and Yogurt: Add the mashed bananas and plain Greek yogurt to the batter and beat until everything is just combined, adding moisture and flavor to the cake.
  6. Add Dry Ingredients: On low speed, gently stir in the flour mixture. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cake tender and avoid developing gluten.
  7. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 28 to 33 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick or cake tester into the center; it should come out clean when done.
  8. Prepare Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting: While the cake bakes, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer. Add the powdered sugar and instant espresso powder, and continue beating until fully blended. Finally, beat in the vanilla extract.
  9. Frost the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely before spreading the coffee cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. For best results and food safety, refrigerate the cake after frosting, and enjoy it chilled.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep the cake tender.
  • The espresso powder in the frosting can be adjusted according to how strong you want the coffee flavor.
  • Store the frosted cake in the refrigerator because of the cream cheese-based frosting.
  • Allow the cake to come to room temperature or serve chilled according to your preference.

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