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Banana Spice Cake With Walnuts & Cream Cheese Frosting

Take your banana dessert experience to the next level with this incredibly moist banana spice cake topped with homemade cream cheese frosting and walnuts.
4.91
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

FOR THE CAKE

FOR THE FROSTING

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2-3 tablespoon evaporated milk
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts for topping (optional)

Instructions
 

FOR THE CAKE

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 18×13 inch sheet pan. (We like  Nordic Ware Baker’s Half Sheet).
  • Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl. ( We like to use our KitchenAid mixer and paddle attachment for this). Mix in the vanilla and eggs.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, and spices. Mix into the banana mixture. Add the oil and milk and mix until fully combined.
  • Pour batter into greased sheet pan and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool before frosting.

FOR THE FROSTING

  • Cream together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment. Mix in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until fully combined. Add the evaporated milk as needed for desired consistency.

PUTTING IT TOGETHER

  • Once the banana cake is cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly across the top. If desired, sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
  • Cut into 3×3 inch squares to yield 24 servings.

Notes

  • I recommend using a half-sheet pan (18"x13") for this recipe. Bake time may vary if a different size pan is used.
  • Store well-covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 330kcal
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