Name: banana cake with cream cheese frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 250 g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure.; 200 g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and a tender crumb.; 1 tsp (5 g) Baking Soda: Leavening agent for a fluffy texture.; 1/2 tsp (2 g) Salt: Enhances flavors.; 115 g (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Adds richness and tenderness.; 2 Large Eggs: Binds ingredients and adds moisture.; 300 g (3/4 cup) Ripe Bananas, Mashed: The star of the show; use very ripe bananas.; 60 ml (1/4 cup) Whole Milk: Adds moisture.; 1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor.; 100 g (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter (for caramel): Base for miso caramel.; 200 g (1 cup) Packed Light Brown Sugar: Adds molasses flavor to caramel.; 120 ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream: Creates creamy caramel.; 1 tbsp (15 ml) White Miso Paste: Adds umami flavor.; ½ tsp (2 g) Flaky Sea Salt: Enhances caramel flavor.; 225 g (8 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened: Base for tangy frosting.; 60 g (¼ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened (for frosting): Adds richness to frosting.; 250 g (2 cups) Powdered Sugar, Sifted: Sweetens frosting.; 1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla Extract (for frosting): Enhances frosting flavor.; 30 g (1 oz) Toasted Coconut Flakes: Adds texture and visual appeal.

Description

This banana cake recipe elevates the classic treat with a luscious miso-caramel swirl and tangy cream cheese frosting, creating a comforting yet sophisticated flavor profile. It’s perfect for any occasion and sure to impress!

Ingredients

Scale

250 g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure.
200 g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and a tender crumb.
1 tsp (5 g) Baking Soda: Leavening agent for a fluffy texture.
1/2 tsp (2 g) Salt: Enhances flavors.
115 g (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Adds richness and tenderness.
2 Large Eggs: Binds ingredients and adds moisture.
300 g (3/4 cup) Ripe Bananas, Mashed: The star of the show; use very ripe bananas.
60 ml (1/4 cup) Whole Milk: Adds moisture.
1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor.
100 g (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter (for caramel): Base for miso caramel.
200 g (1 cup) Packed Light Brown Sugar: Adds molasses flavor to caramel.
120 ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream: Creates creamy caramel.
1 tbsp (15 ml) White Miso Paste: Adds umami flavor.
½ tsp (2 g) Flaky Sea Salt: Enhances caramel flavor.
225 g (8 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened: Base for tangy frosting.
60 g (¼ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened (for frosting): Adds richness to frosting.
250 g (2 cups) Powdered Sugar, Sifted: Sweetens frosting.
1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla Extract (for frosting): Enhances frosting flavor.
30 g (1 oz) Toasted Coconut Flakes: Adds texture and visual appeal.

Instructions

Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 23cm (9-inch) round cake pan.
Combine Dry: Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter & Eggs: Beat butter until creamy, then add eggs one at a time.
Incorporate Wet: Stir in bananas, milk, and vanilla.
Combine Wet & Dry: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet.
Bake: Pour into pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
Cool: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
Make Caramel: Melt butter, add brown sugar, then cream, miso, and salt. Cool and refrigerate.
Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Swirl & Frost: Fold caramel into frosting, frost cake, and garnish with coconut.

Notes

Using very ripe bananas is key for a moist cake. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 30 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

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