2cupsgluten free 1:1 baking flour(Bob's Red Mill or King Arthur)
1teaspooncinnamon
½ teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonbaking powder
1 tsp baking soda
¼cupgranulated sugar
¼cupbrown sugarpacked
6tablespoonbuttersoftened (not melted)
2eggs
2teaspoonvanilla
½cup2% milk
1cup mashed bananas 254 grams (weigh for more accurate measurement)
Frosting
8ounceslow fat cream cheese
¾cuppowdered sugar
2 tablespoonunsalted buttersoftened
1teaspoonvanilla
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x9 inch square baking pan and set aside.
Combine flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and baking powder in a medium sized bowl. Mix together and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar and butter. Beat with a mixer on medium speed for about 1 minute, until mixture is creamy.
Add eggs, vanilla and milk. Mix until combined, about 1 minute.
In a separate bowl, mash the bananas until they are smooth and no large pieces remain. Use either a fork or electric mixer to do this.
Add the mashed bananas to your sugar mixture and mix using a spoon. TIP: for best results, weight your mashed banana's before adding them. You need 254 grams (8.9 ounces) of mashed bananas.
Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix gently using a spoon until just combined. (Do not over mix!)
Pour into prepared baking pan.
Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until toothpick is inserted into the center and comes out clean.
Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
Combine the softened cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl.
Using an electric mixer, beat until combined.
Beat in powdered sugar.
Spread evenly over the cake. Enjoy!
Notes
Weigh the bananas: For best results, weigh out the bananas. You need 254 grams (8.9 ounces) of mashed banana.
Measure the flour: Measure the flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling off the top with a knife. Do not pack the flour into the cup.
Pan Size: use a 9x9 inch square baking dish. You can also use a 13x9 inch baking pan, however the cooking time will vary.
Cooking Time: be sure to preheat your oven! The cake is done when a toothpick is inserted into the middle and comes out clean. Add a few minutes to the cooking time if needed, as ovens may vary.