Caramel Banana Snack Cake

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PREP TIME: 20 MIN

BAKE TIME: 45 MIN

TOTAL TIME: 65 MIN

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This easy snack cake can be enjoyed for any occasion!

Ingredients

Banana Cake

• 1/2 Cup Unsalted Melted Butter
• 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/4 Light Brown Sugar
• 3/4 Cup Mashed Banana
• 2 Large Eggs
• 1/2 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 Cup + 1 Tbsp All Purpose Flour
• 1 Tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda
• 1/4 Tsp Salt
• Store Bought Caramel Sauce(I like Trader Joes)

Cream Cheese Frosting

1/2 Cup Softened Unsalted Butter

6oz Softened Cream Cheese Frosting

1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar

1/4 Tsp Vanilla Extract

Store Bought Caramel Sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare an 8" cake pan or 8" Oval Cake Pan with non stick spray.
2. Preheat oven to 350F
3. Begin the cake batter by adding all of your wet ingredients into a bowl that includes the melted butter, sugars, mashed banana, eggs and vanilla. Mix until combined.
4. Sift the dry ingredients and add to the wet ingredients.
5. Mix until combined but do not over mix.
6. Add the batter to the prepared pan
7. Bake for 35-42 mins or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool completely.
9. Add the softened butter and cream cheese to a stand mixer with a paddle attachment beat butter on med speed 3-4 minutes until creamy.
10. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix on low speed until it begins to combine.
11. Once its pretty combined bring speed up to med-high and beat for another 2-3 minutes until it is creamy.
12. Frost the top to your liking I make caramel swirls with a spatula or a spoon.
13. Enjoy!

TIPS

Make sure all the ingredients are room temp so that the batter and buttercream comes together smoothly. Refrigerate left overs for 3-5 days covered.
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