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Vanilla Wafer Banana Cake is a moist banana cake with cream cheese icing. Instead of flour, this banana cake uses crushed up vanilla wafers. 
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Vanilla Wafer Banana Cake - A Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This Vanilla Wafer Banana Cake is a delicious treat topped with a smooth cream cheese icing. If you like banana pudding, you will love the flavor of this cake. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana cake with cream cheese icing, banana cake with vanilla wafers, moist banana cake, vanilla wafer banana cake
Servings: 24
Calories: 339kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

Moist Banana Cake

  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup ripe banana mashed
  • 11 oz. vanilla wafers crushed
  • 1 cup pecans finely chopped

Cream Cheese Icing

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • For cake, cream together butter and sugar; add eggs and mashed banana, blend until smooth.
    Vanilla Wafer Banana Cake is a moist banana cake with cream cheese icing. Instead of flour, this banana cake uses crushed up vanilla wafers. 
  • Add crushed vanilla wafers and chopped pecans; mix until incorporated.
    Vanilla Wafer Banana Cake is a moist banana cake with cream cheese icing. Instead of flour, this banana cake uses crushed up vanilla wafers. 
  • Pour into a 13x9-inch cake pan that has been greased and floured or lined with waxed paper.
    Vanilla Wafer Banana Cake is a moist banana cake with cream cheese icing. Instead of flour, this banana cake uses crushed up vanilla wafers. 
  • Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 38 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    Vanilla Wafer Banana Cake is a moist banana cake with cream cheese icing. Instead of flour, this banana cake uses crushed up vanilla wafers. 
  • Let cool before icing.
  • For icing, cream together butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth.
    Vanilla Wafer Banana Cake is a moist banana cake with cream cheese icing. Instead of flour, this banana cake uses crushed up vanilla wafers. 

Notes

  • Grease and flour your 13 x 9 inch baking dish or line with waxed paper to make it easier to serve. 
  • Process vanilla wafers in a food processor to make crumbs or use a zip lock bag and a rolling pin. 
  • Chopped walnuts could be used instead of chopped pecans, if needed.
  • Let the banana cake cool completely before icing with cream cheese frosting.
  • The butter and cream cheese should be a room temperature before making icing to prevent clumps. 
  • This is a moist banana cake; be sure to store it in the refrigerator.
  • Love banana desserts? Try this easy 4-Ingredient Banana Bread. 

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg