Cakes

Banana Cake and Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting

March 26, 2014

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I started thinking about a banana cake my mom used to make when we were growing up . . . and then I thought about how good it would be smothered in fluffy cream cheese frosting. And then this little baby was born. If you like banana bread, you will love this. If you like cream cheese frosting, then you will love this. If you like both of them, this may be your lucky day!

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3-4 medium bananas)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup milk
Frosting ingredients:
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-4 cups powdered sugar (more or less until it's the consistency you like)

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda; add...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
265

Sodium
91mg
3% DV

Fat
11g
16% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
39g
13% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Polysaturated Fat 0.7700000000000001g 4%

Monosaturated Fat 3g 19%

Cholesterol 31mg 10%

Sodium 91mg 3%

Potassium 129mg 3%

Protein 2g 5%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 1g 4%

Sugar 29g 58%

Vitamin A 385IU 7%

Vitamin B6 0.32999999999999996mg 16%

Vitamin C 1mg 3%

Calcium 38mg 3%

Iron 0.6100000000000001mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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