Ingredients
– 3 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1/3 cup melted butter
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– Pinch of salt
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 1 large egg, beaten
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
– 1/4 cup milk (adjust as needed for frosting)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk or electric mixer
– 9×13 inch baking pan
– Spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Cooling rack
– Piping bag (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and mix in the melted butter. The texture should be velvety, and the smell, quite frankly, is heavenly! Next, mix in the baking soda and salt, followed by sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until everything is well-combined. Finally, fold in the flour until just incorporated; you still want to see a few flour streaks. This keeps the cake light and fluffy. (See the next page below to continue steps…)
