The Best Banana Cake I've Ever Had

Name: The Best Banana Cake I've Ever Had
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups (345g) mashed bananas (about 4 medium or 3 large bananas); 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*; 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:45min

Soft, buttery, and ultra-moist, this is truly the best banana cake. Made with ripe bananas and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, it’s a longtime reader favorite.

Updated at: Sun, 03 May 2026 00:01:32 GMT