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Pumpkin Banana Cake: A Cozy Fall Delight

A delightful autumn dessert that blends the rich flavors of pumpkin and banana, creating a moist, flavorful cake with warming spices. Perfect for fireside gatherings or weekend brunches.
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Servings: 12 Slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 265
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed (50g)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup pure pumpkin puree (240g)
2 medium overripe bananas, mashed (approximately 1 cup or 230g)
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk, room temperature (120ml)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional):
8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened (226g)
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (57g)
2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted (240g)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt

Method
 

1- Kitchen Setup: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish or two 9-inch round cake pans.
    2- Combine Dry Components: Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices together in a medium bowl.
      3- Prepare Sugar-Butter Base: Beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
        4- Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
          5- Create Fruit Mixture: Mix mashed bananas and pumpkin puree in a separate bowl.
            6- Build the Batter: Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, folding in the fruit mixture at the end.
              7- Bake Strategically: Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 45-55 minutes.
                8- Cool Methodically: Let cake cool for 20 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
                  9- Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
                    10- Apply Finishing Touches: Frost the cooled cake and garnish with cinnamon or chopped pecans if desired.

                      Notes

                      Nutrition Information (Per Serving, Unfrosted)

                      • Calories: 265
                      • Total Fat: 9.5g
                      • Saturated Fat: 5.7g
                      • Cholesterol: 52mg
                      • Sodium: 230mg
                      • Total Carbohydrates: 41g
                      • Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
                      • Sugars: 22g
                      • Protein: 4.5g
                      • Vitamin A: 65% Daily Value
                      • Potassium: 7% Daily Value
                      • Iron: 6% Daily Value
                      With Cream Cheese Frosting: Add approximately 130 calories and 8g of fat per serving.