Decadent Banana Cream Cake with Vanilla Cheesecake Frosting

Ingredients

For the Cake:
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup canola oil

For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the boxed yellow cake mix, instant banana pudding mix, water, sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and canola oil.
- Use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend the ingredients until the batter is smooth and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.

3. Bake the Cake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove from oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

4. Prepare the Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, continuing to beat until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.

5. Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a generous amount of frosting on top of the first layer.
- Carefully position the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.

6. Chill and Serve:
- Optionally, chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set.
- Slice and serve as a delightful dessert to impress your guests.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time: PT20M 20 minutes
Cooking Time: PT30M 30 minutes

Total Time

PT50M 50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

banana cake, cream cheese frosting, banana dessert, easy cake recipe, homemade dessert, banana pudding, festive cake, creamy frosting, classic dessert, holiday baking

Recipe Yield

Feeds 8 adults

Calories

Total: 4,200 calories

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