Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1⅓ cup mashed bananas (about 3 large)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (divided)
  • 1½ cups buttermilk
  • 3 cups flour
  • ½ tbsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅔ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • ⅓ cup butter (softened)
  • 3 - 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Zest on 1 lemon

Instruction

  • ALL INGREDIENTS MUST BE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  • Mix bananas with the 1 tbs lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk in the eggs, milk and vanilla; set aside.
  • Place the flour, baking soda, salt and the sugars in a large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until combined, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the softened butter to the flour mixture and beat at low speed until combined, then beat at medium speed (high speed if using a hand mixer) for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add half the banana mixture and beat for 20 seconds, then add the remaining half and beat for 20 seconds.
  • Pour into prepared pan and place in the oven. TURN DOWN THE OVEN TEMPERATURE TO 300 DEGREES F.
  • Bake for 55-65 minutes (see NOTES) or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely.
  • Combine all frosting ingredients except the lemon juice, in a small bowl. Beat until smooth. Add only enough lemon juice to get a spreadable consistency. Frost top of cooled cake.