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Buttermilk Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

This Buttermilk Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines ripe bananas and warm spices for a comforting treat. The cake is tender and rich with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, perfectly complemented by a smooth, tangy cream cheese glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter (salted; softened)
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk (full fat)
  • 2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 medium bananas)

Glaze Ingredients

  • 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 10-cup bundt pan with cooking spray, then lightly flour it to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream Butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add Sugars: Add the white and brown sugars to the creamed butter and beat until the mixture is light and aerated.
  5. Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Along with the last egg, add the vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
  6. Add Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk (Part 1): Add half of the flour mixture and half of the buttermilk to the batter, mixing until just combined.
  7. Add Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk (Part 2): Add the remaining flour and buttermilk and mix again until combined.
  8. Add Bananas: Fold in the mashed bananas, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overmixing.
  9. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, approximately 50–60 minutes.
  10. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and cool on a wire rack until it is cool enough to handle. Invert the cake onto a plate and allow it to cool completely before glazing.
  11. Make the Glaze: Beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and well blended. Gradually add the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk, mixing continuously until the glaze reaches a runny but thick consistency. Add a little more milk if necessary.
  12. Glaze and Serve: Pour the cream cheese glaze evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve to enjoy this delicious, moist banana cake with a luscious glaze.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum flavor and sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the bananas are added to keep the cake tender.
  • You can substitute the salted butter with unsalted butter and add a pinch more salt if preferred.
  • The glaze can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/buttermilk-banana-cake-with-cream-cheese-glaze-recipe/