This old-fashioned banana cake is frosted with a silky smooth chocolate cream cheese frosting. It's a nostalgic and delicious cake that's perfect for any occasion, made with ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, and a blend of sugars for sweetness.
1: Preheat the oven to 350F and spray a 9×13 inch pan with cooking spray.
2: In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.
3: In a stand mixer, beat the butter and both sugars together until creamed.
4: Add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and mashed bananas.
5: Add the dry ingredients alternating with the buttermilk until just incorporated.
6: Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Optionally, sprinkle with chocolate chips.
7: Bake for 45-50 minutes or until done in the center.
8: For the frosting, in a stand mixer, combine the butter and cream cheese and beat until creamy.
9: Add vanilla and salt and stir well. Add powdered sugar until combined, then add cocoa powder and beat until smooth.
