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Banana Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

March 24, 2015 by Maureen 59 Comments

Banana Cupcakes

Through the Facebook group for food bloggers called Food Bloggers Central, I met Annie Sageer from CiaoChowBambina.com.  She’s a beautiful, Italian-American woman with the most gorgeous hair (said from someone with fine, thin, scraggly curly hair).  Aside from growing beautiful hair, this clever woman cooks and bakes for the husband she adores and their three children who are off making their way in the world.

Banana Cupcakes

Annie might be empty nesting but she cooks like she’s cooking for the big Italian family. You’ll find recipes like rigatoni with greens, gorgonzola and walnuts, slow cooked rustic Italian chicken or  acorn squash filled with sausage stuffing.

Banana Cupcakes

Through Food Bloggers Central, quite a few of us decided to do a type of blog hop where we all put our names on a list and everyone was to cook a recipe from the person above on the list. Ciaochowbambina was above me and that’s how I came to make this delicious banana cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting that Annie posted in June last year.  I make a lot of banana bread but I can’t remember the last time I made a banana cake.

Annie made this cake for Father’s Day last year for her husband and son but I chose to make it just because it sounded delicious.

Banana Cupcakes

5.0 from 13 reviews
Banana Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
 
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Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
40 mins
Total time
1 hour
 
This is an easy cake and a perfect way to use those tired bananas in the fruit bowl
Author: Annie Sageer from CiaoChowBambina.com
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 9
Ingredients
Banana Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 large egg white, room temperature
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4 large ripe bananas
  • ¼ cup milk
Frosting
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
Banana Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C) degrees.
  2. Spray 8x8 (20cm) pan with cooking spray.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  4. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, oil and sugar.
  5. Beat in eggs and egg white, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Mix in vanilla.
  7. In a separate bowl, mash bananas with milk. Set aside.
  8. Gradually mix in half the dry ingredients into butter mixture.
  9. Mix in bananas.
  10. Mix in remaining dry ingredients.
  11. Pour cake batter into prepared baking pan.
  12. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  13. Cool cake in pan on wire rack.
Frosting
  1. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla.
  2. Reduce speed and gradually add confectioners' sugar and cinnamon.
  3. Spread frosting on cake.
  4. Sprinkle with walnuts.
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Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes Tagged With: banana cake, banana cupcakes

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Comments

  1. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    March 24, 2015 at 11:25 pm

    Maureen, thank you so much! Such kind words, my friend! I’m so happy I joined Food Bloggers Central to have the added benefit of meeting you! This post is beautiful! I love your mini cakes!!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      March 25, 2015 at 12:21 am

      I’m so glad you liked it. Everyone who had a cupcake was happy and 2 people asked for the recipe. I told them it was coming. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Stephanie - The Dessert Spoon says

    March 24, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    I love the frosting the best – cream cheese, cinnamon and walnuts!

    Thanks for introducing Food Bloggers Central and ChiaoChow Bambina. I’ll check them out!

    Reply
  3. Ash-foodfashionparty says

    March 25, 2015 at 1:19 am

    I will definitely be checking the Food Blogger Central out. I know chicaochow Bambina blog, she is a sweety.
    Now, that is a lovely treat. I enjoy banana cake and that frosting looks amazing.

    Reply
  4. Jenni says

    March 25, 2015 at 2:20 am

    Making something because it sounds delicious is the best reason of all! And I love the photo of that “naked” one up there (without the blue and white stripey skirt). They are jaunty and adorable!

    Reply
  5. Maggie says

    March 25, 2015 at 2:22 am

    I really love the frosting of this recipe! The banana cake and cream cheese frosting are pure classic, and the cinnamon and walnuts make them pop out. The pictures make me craving for some now 🙂

    Reply
  6. SallyBR says

    March 25, 2015 at 3:11 am

    I want her hair too! Cannot say mine is thin, but let’s say it could use some brown in the middle of SO MUCH gray! 😉

    YOu picked a great recipe and showcased it like a pro, Maureen! Look at those cupcake liners! They are spectacular….

    I thought the topping was pistachios when I first drooled over the photo, but now I see they are walnut pieces – my two favorite nuts. Well, I like macadamia too. And cashews. ANd almonds.

    I wish I had participated of the bloghop, but maybe it’s better that I did not. Way too much stuff on my plate (sigh)

    Reply
  7. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    March 25, 2015 at 4:23 am

    You are right, Maureen, Annie has gorgeous hair! And what a fantastic recipe this is! Thanks for sharing her and this recipe with us! That cinnamon cream cheese frosting needs to be eaten with a spoon!

    Reply
  8. Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ) says

    March 25, 2015 at 4:27 am

    The perfect QLD cake – Maureen – love the idea of the blog hop and have just applied to join Food Bloggers Central – thanks for the heads up. I love how you have made these mini cakes!

    Reply
  9. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    March 25, 2015 at 4:30 am

    Oh, wow, that looks wonderful! I love cream cheese frosting, and it seems particularly nice with banana cake. And thanks for the heads up about Food Bloggers Central — definitely will check it out.

    Reply
  10. mila says

    March 25, 2015 at 4:43 am

    Maureen this looks really terrific!!! I may have to try this out! And what kind words 🙂 I love being a part of Food Bloggers Central… It’s such a supportive atmosphere!

    Reply
  11. Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says

    March 25, 2015 at 4:49 am

    What a great idea to make a dish from someone else’s blog?! I’ve gotta check out your FB group, Maureen. This banana cake looks so tasty! Beautiful photography btw.

    Reply
  12. Ciao Florentina says

    March 25, 2015 at 4:58 am

    This sounds really delicious, and those paper cups are the cutest thing ever! Love love love!

    Reply
  13. A_Boleyn says

    March 25, 2015 at 5:42 am

    What lovely little muffins and the paper liners are bright and remind me of Springtime and the coming Easter. Choosing to make the cake in muffin form is a great idea.

    Reply
  14. Ella-HomeCookingAdventure says

    March 25, 2015 at 6:46 am

    These cupcakes are looking soo good, and I am sure they are really flavorful. Love the paper cups as well.

    Reply
  15. Veronica (Roni) says

    March 25, 2015 at 7:11 am

    Ohh Maureen, they look so cute.
    I’m with the other girls, that icing sounds divine :))
    And thanks too for the links to check out…
    cheers, have a happy day xx

    Reply
  16. April @ Girl Gone Gourmet says

    March 25, 2015 at 7:21 am

    I love Annie’s blog, too! I’m not on FB, but thinking I need to join just so I can participate in that group 🙂 Beautiful cakes & beautiful photos, Maureen!

    Reply
  17. Liz Posmyk (Good Things) says

    March 25, 2015 at 8:15 am

    Maureen, what a lovely introduction to Annie. And those cupcakes look yummy!

    Reply
  18. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    March 25, 2015 at 8:28 am

    Hehe we are on the same wavelength Maureen! I am all about banana cake this week-it seems like I can’t get enough. Having a neat version like this gives automatic portion control which I like!

    Reply
  19. Caroline @ Shrinking Single says

    March 25, 2015 at 8:37 am

    I am with Maggie. That frosting looks amazing. You can’t go wrong with cream cheese frosting and cinnamon only makes it more fabulous. I could possibly skip the cake and just make the frosting it sounds that good. And how lovely is the food bloggers central group. Such a supportive group.

    Reply
  20. cheri says

    March 25, 2015 at 8:58 am

    Hi Maureen, love these cupcakes, cream cheese is my favorite frosting. The holders are so cute too!

    Reply
  21. Sherry from sherryspickings says

    March 25, 2015 at 9:52 am

    Hi Maureen
    Not a huge fan of bananas but don’t mind them when hidden in cake????. But yes that frosting. Oh scrummo! Looks delish.

    Reply
  22. mira says

    March 25, 2015 at 10:04 am

    What a great post Maureen! Love this banana bread and the frosting is amazing! I’ve been reading Annie’s blog for a long time and absolutely love it 🙂

    Reply
  23. Marie | FeelingFoodish says

    March 25, 2015 at 10:58 am

    These look amazing Maureen! I’ve always wanted to do a “wish list” of food blogger’s popular recipes and try the recipes over time. This is a great idea!

    Reply
  24. Marilyn Lesniak says

    March 25, 2015 at 11:21 am

    I am glad you chose this. I always have over ripe bananas laying around and have been using them for smoothies. I am definitely going to try this! Thanks, Maureen!

    Reply
  25. Kitchen Belleicious says

    March 25, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    they are beautiful and they look delicious and your photography is incredible. I mean really really good pictures!!!!

    Reply
  26. Sherry from sherryspickings says

    March 25, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    now that’s weird. My comment got eaten?! Was just saying how much I love the idea of that frosting. So delish!! Bananas not so much but frosting. Yay!

    Reply
  27. Juliana says

    March 25, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    Beautiful cupcakes, I love the combination of the banana cake and the cream cheese topping with cinnamon…I love all the texture in this cupcakes…
    Have a wonderful week Maureen 🙂

    Reply
  28. Sandra - The Foodie Affair says

    March 25, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    Oh, this looks delicious! I have four overripe bananas that have no idea what beauties they are going to become. Just printed this recipe. Thanks Maureen and Annie!

    Reply
  29. David Crichton says

    March 25, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    There’s too much to like about this post, Maureen. The cakes, food blogger central. Thank you for bringing these to our attention.

    Reply
  30. Stephanie says

    March 25, 2015 at 11:53 pm

    These pictures are GORGEOUS!! And the recipe sounds amazing, I have no choice but to pin this, I think I’ll make it for Easter, thanks so much for sharing it with us! 🙂 Love your site!!

    Reply
  31. The Squishy Monster says

    March 26, 2015 at 2:33 am

    Oh! What a fun activity. And this recipe makes me think about the last time I’VE made a banana cake. Geez, it’s been quite a long time. Banana bread, move over. I need to make this cake!

    Reply
  32. jo@jocooks.com says

    March 26, 2015 at 2:50 am

    Maureen, you presentation for these cupcakes is just gorgeous. I bet the cupcakes were just delicious. 🙂

    Reply
  33. Nagi@RecipeTin Eats says

    March 26, 2015 at 6:54 am

    I had to giggle that you open the introduction with her hair! She does have gorgeous hair. I love Annie’s blog! She shares the most incredible food! 🙂

    Reply
  34. Carol Preibis says

    March 26, 2015 at 7:20 am

    looks and sound delish! thanks for sharing!
    wishing you all the best, Carol

    Reply
  35. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    March 26, 2015 at 7:34 am

    What a lovely job you did with those banana cakes, Maureen. They look delicious. Gorgeous photos too!

    Reply
  36. Glamorous Glutton says

    March 26, 2015 at 8:13 am

    These banana cakes look wonderful. I bet they taste great. I love your stripes wrappers. GG

    Reply
  37. Tara Noland says

    March 26, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Love everything about this recipe including those darling little cupcake holders!! Nicely done!!

    Reply
  38. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    March 26, 2015 at 10:31 am

    These cupcakes are so beautiful Maureen. Love the cinnamon in the icing – yum!

    Reply
  39. Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness says

    March 26, 2015 at 11:17 am

    I love baked good made with bananas. I also love that you put cinnamon in the cream cheese frosting. The banana cakes look beautiful and delicious.

    Reply
  40. Mary @ Fit and Fed says

    March 26, 2015 at 11:43 am

    That sounds so good and so quick, with simple ingredients that I always have on hand. Perfect for when her young adults stop by (or for motivating them to do so). The rigatoni with greens, gorgonzola, and walnut sounds fantastic, too, I stopped by her blog to check it out.

    Reply
  41. Hotly Spiced says

    March 26, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    I wish I could grow beautiful hair. I always wanted hair like Julia Roberts. Or Jennifer Aniston. I’m not fussy. I love the look of your cupcakes – gorgeous! And beautiful cupcake holders too xx

    Reply
  42. Serena |Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    March 26, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    These call to my heart! I’ll have to make these because I can never pass on banana cake and I can’t wait to check out Annies Blog! Thanks for sharing Maureen!

    Reply
  43. Abbe @ This is How I Cook says

    March 26, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    I love banana cake and this one sounds superb. One can never have too many recipes for cake or cookies. And I will check out your facebook for bloggers as I love saying whatever I want!

    Reply
  44. Claire @ Claire K Creations says

    March 26, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    There aren’t many better combos in cake than banana and cinnamon. They look so very pretty in the stripy blue cases too!

    Reply
  45. Krista says

    March 26, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    These do look so lovely, Maureen. Comforting and good. 🙂

    Reply
  46. Katy | Her Cup of Joy says

    March 27, 2015 at 12:04 am

    Banana baked goods are always a good choice 🙂 These muffins look so adorable!

    Reply
  47. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    March 27, 2015 at 4:18 am

    What adorable cakes (perfect for Easter!) and that frosting sounds divine!

    Reply
  48. Eva says

    March 27, 2015 at 8:09 am

    I’m agree with you Maureen, she has a beautiful hair and her blog is really nice !
    The cupcakes looks terrific 🙂

    Reply
  49. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

    March 27, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    Mmm… This look amazing. 🙂
    Cream cheese frosting is my fave. Certainly responsible for a good many extra kilos I carry.
    Worth it tho! 🙂

    Reply
  50. Emma @ Bake Then Eat says

    March 28, 2015 at 6:30 am

    I’m sold I adore banana cake! And I am a sucker for cinnamon as well 😉

    Reply
  51. Emma @ Bake Then Eat says

    March 28, 2015 at 6:37 am

    Banana cake is my favourite when combined with a cinnamon its even better!

    Reply
  52. The Ninja Baker says

    March 28, 2015 at 7:30 am

    Bellisimo! There is always room for one more banana cake and bread recipe….Especially the scrumptious ones encased in cutie pie cases =) Serious yumminess is happening in this post!

    Reply
  53. Mike Huiwitz says

    March 28, 2015 at 7:56 am

    Wow. I love me some banana cake.

    Reply
  54. Chineka @ Savor The Baking says

    March 28, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    These are so cute. Banana cakes are the best!

    Reply
  55. Raymund says

    March 31, 2015 at 4:55 am

    Can I have some of those please, I am having a coffee now and theres nothing to go with it 🙂

    Reply
  56. mjskit says

    March 31, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    You’re killing me with these cakes!!! I’m still drooling over the Hummingbird and now I’m seeing this banana nut. Love the fruity cake theme you’ve got going here.

    Reply
  57. Ashley @ The Fresh Home says

    October 30, 2015 at 9:10 am

    I love banana cakes but I love the presentation of these cakes even more. I’m sure these were extremely tasty.

    Reply

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