Ina Garten Banana Cake

Ina Garten’s Banana Cake is made with ripe bananas, sugars, oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, orange zest, flour, baking soda, salt, walnuts, and a tangy cream cheese frosting and is ready in 1 hour and 25 minutes!

Try More Ina Garten Recipe:

• Ina Garten Cranberry Muffins
• Ina Garten Pear Tart
• Ina Garten Blueberry Crumb Cake

? Why You’ll Love This Banana Cake Recipe:

• Moist & Flavorful: Ripe bananas and sour cream create a moist, tender crumb bursting with flavor.
• Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and straightforward instructions make baking a breeze.
• Versatile: Enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or dressed up for dessert.
• Crowd Pleaser: Sure to impress friends and family with its irresistible taste and aroma.

❓ What Is Ina Garten’s Banana Cake Recipe?

Ina Garten’s Banana Cake is a tasty blend of ripe bananas, sugars, oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, orange zest, flour, baking soda, salt, and walnuts, baked to perfection and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.

? Ina Garten Banana Cake Ingredients

• 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Grated zest of 1 orange
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
• Walnut halves, for decorating (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 6 ounces of cream cheese, at room temperature
• 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar (1/2 pound)

? How To Make Ina Garten Banana Cake

1. Turn the oven on high heat (350 degrees). Flour and grease a 9-by-2-inch round cake pan.
2. Mix the bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment until mixed, using low speed.
3. Slowly pour in the oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and zest from the orange while the mixer is running on low. Stir until combined.
4. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl by sifting them. Add the dry ingredients while the mixer is on low and mix until barely blended.
5. Add the chopped walnuts and mix well, if desired. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, after pouring the batter into the prepared pan.
6. Allow it to cool for 15 minutes in the pan before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
7. Layer the frosting heavily on top of the cake, and if you want, add walnut halves to decorate.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract on low speed until barely incorporated. No whipping!
2. Blend in the sugar until completely combined.

? Recipe Tips

• Use Very Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the cake.
• Don’t Overmix: Mix the batter until just combined to avoid a dense texture.
• Add Nuts for Crunch: Fold in chopped walnuts for added texture and nutty flavor.
• Cool Completely Before Frosting: Ensure the cake is completely cooled before applying the cream cheese frosting to prevent melting.

? What To Serve With Banana Cake?

Serve Banana Cake with a Autumn Sangria or tea or a dollop of whipped cream, a Banana Pudding, or a side of fruit salad.

? How To Store Leftovers Banana Cake?

• In The Fridge: Keep leftover banana cake in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• In The Freezer: Wrap leftover banana cake slices tightly in plastic wrap and freeze them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

? How To Reheat Leftovers Banana Cake?

• Oven: Arrange leftover banana cake slices on a baking sheet and warm them in a preheated oven at 200°C for 3 to 5 minutes, or until heated through.
• Microwave: Heat leftover banana cake slices on a microwave-safe plate for 10 seconds, or until warm.

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Try More Ina Garten Recipe:

• Ina Garten German Chocolate Cake
• Ina Garten Peach Blueberry Crumble
• Ina Garten Lemon Icebox Cake

Ina Garten Banana Cake Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 472
• Total Fat 17g
• Saturated Fat 7.8g
• Trans Fat 0.4g
• Cholesterol 59mg
• Sodium 360mg
• Potassium 166.4mg
• Total Carbohydrates 77g
• Dietary Fiber 1.2g
• Sugars 55g
• Protein 4.7g