Description
The Best Strawberry Banana Cake combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the tangy flavor of fresh strawberries, topped with a creamy strawberry-banana frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar)
¼ cup sour cream
1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
2 ripe bananas, mashed (for frosting)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the mashed bananas, sour cream, and buttermilk to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting: In a small saucepan, cook the chopped strawberries over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until they release their juices and become soft. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and the cooled strawberry mixture, mixing until everything is well combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread a layer of frosting on the top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the strawberry-banana frosting.
- Decorate the top with additional fresh strawberry slices and banana slices, if desired.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a stronger banana flavor, increase the number of bananas or use banana extract in the frosting.
- Make sure to cool the strawberry mixture completely before adding it to the frosting to avoid a runny texture.
- If the frosting is too runny, add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until it thickens.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute with regular milk and a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.
- This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg