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Banana Bonanza cake topped with frosting and banana slices

Banana Bonanza

  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist, fluffy banana cake loaded with ripe bananas, a hint of cinnamon, and optional chocolate chips for extra indulgence. Topped with creamy banana frosting and playful banana slices, this cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a fun tropical-themed treat.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (for one 9-inch round cake):

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)

  • ½ cup whole milk

  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

For the Frosting:

  • 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese or buttercream frosting, softened

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)

  • ½ cup mashed ripe banana

For Decorations:

  • Banana slices or banana chips

  • Chocolate shavings or chips

  • Edible flowers (optional)

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Bake Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round pan.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and mashed bananas.

  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips if using.

  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare Frosting

  1. In a bowl, mix frosting with powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, and mashed banana until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.

Step 3: Frost Cake

  1. Apply a thin crumb coat and chill for 20 minutes.

  2. Frost cake fully and smooth using an offset spatula or knife.

Step 4: Decorate

  1. Top with banana slices, chocolate shavings, or banana chips.

  2. Add edible flowers or fun tropical decorations if desired.

Notes

  • Ripe Bananas: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Mini Version: Make cupcakes and frost individually for a fun party treat.
  • Make Ahead: Bake a day ahead; frost and decorate on serving day.
  • Storage: Store in the fridge up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Cake / Tropical Treat
  • Method: Baked / Frosted / Decorated
  • Cuisine: American / Tropical

Find it online: https://www.eminentrecipes.com/banana-bonanza/