This Lemon-Vanilla Cottage Cheese Banana Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of ripe bananas with a zesty lemon twist. The addition of cottage cheese makes the cake incredibly moist, resulting in a perfect lemon banana cake that is both satisfying and refreshing.

This recipe is straightforward and yields a delicious vanilla snack cake that can be enjoyed as a dessert or a sweet treat any time of the day.

Moist Cottage Cheese Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

This moist banana cake recipe features ripe bananas blended with cottage cheese, creating a tender crumb and rich flavor. Topped with a creamy glaze, this cake is perfect for gatherings or as a special treat for yourself.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mashed bananas, sugar, softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed.
8. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top. Slice and serve.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 8 slices
• Calories: 210kcal
• Fat: 6g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 34g