Banana Bread Cake Cream Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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260 g all-purpose flour
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1.5 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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0.5 tsp salt
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0.5 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
→ Cake Batter
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227 g unsalted butter, softened
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300 g granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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3 tsp vanilla extract
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3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
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120 ml buttermilk
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
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226 g cream cheese, softened
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480 g powdered sugar
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Additional 57 g unsalted butter, softened
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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A pinch of salt
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and flour two 20 cm round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
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Mix in mashed ripe bananas until the batter is smooth.
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Add the flour mixture and buttermilk in alternating batches, starting and finishing with the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; avoid overmixing.
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the surfaces. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Turn out onto wire racks and allow to cool completely before frosting.
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Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar on low speed, then add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Increase to medium-high speed and mix for 2 to 3 minutes until the frosting is fluffy.
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting over the top, add the second layer, and cover the top and sides with remaining frosting. Decorate as desired.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, use very ripe bananas with brown spots.