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Ina Garten Banana Cake Recipe

Ina Garten Banana Cake
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Ina Garten Banana Cake is a moist, flavorful cake made with ripe bananas and warm spices like cinnamon. Topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting, it’s a perfect way to use overripe bananas. This classic dessert is versatile and can be served as a simple snack cake or a more elegant layered treat.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
  • Incorporate the bananas and sour cream: Mix in the mashed bananas and sour cream until combined.
  • Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  • Make the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Frost the cake: Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.

Find it online: https://inagartencooks.com/ina-garten-banana-cake/