Name: The Best Banana Cake I've Ever Had
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 5 h
Yield: serves 12
Ingredients: 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 and 1/2 cups mashed); 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature1; 8 ounces (224g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3 cups (360g) confectioners' sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt