Name: Ultimate Banana Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 9-inch cake (12 servings)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas); 1 cup buttermilk; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix in the mashed bananas until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and continue to beat until well combined and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
Carefully place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Optional: Garnish with banana slices or chopped nuts for a decorative touch.

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