Description
A moist and flavorful carrot cake enhanced with ripe bananas for extra sweetness and texture. Perfectly spiced and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium bananas)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
For the frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.
In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs together until smooth and pale, about 2 minutes.
Add the vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Fold in the grated carrots, mashed bananas, chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake cools, prepare the frosting: beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Slice and serve. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
