Description
Imagine slicing into a tall, elegant Banana Cream Cake that tastes like the perfect blend of banana pudding and dreamy vanilla frosting. This indulgent dessert is a celebration of flavor and texture: soft banana cake layers, airy whipped cream frosting, and a delightful topping of banana slices and vanilla wafers. Perfect for any occasion, this cake fits right into your list of easy recipe favorites—ideal for quick breakfast treats, birthday celebrations, or as a showstopping finish to dinner ideas. From its irresistible creaminess to its nostalgic banana flavor, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of comforting, homemade food ideas.
Ingredients
Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2–3 bananas)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup whole milk
Whipped Cream Frosting:
2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Decoration:
1–2 bananas, sliced
Whole vanilla wafers
Crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line cake pans.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, oil, granulated and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Mix mashed bananas with sour cream and milk.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with banana mixture.
- Divide batter into pans and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble layers with whipped cream and banana slices in between.
- Frost the outside and decorate with piped cream, banana slices, and vanilla wafers.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert