INGREDIENTS
1 tsp
salt
1 tsp
baking powder
3 cups
all-purpose flour, plus more for pan (be sure to use a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup so that it is not packed and you do not use too much)
1/2 cup
unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
2
overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
3/4 cup
granulated sugar
3/4 cup
brown sugar
5
large eggs
1 tsp
vanilla
2/3 cup
buttermilk (make your own by adding 1 teaspoon white vinegar to 2/3 cup milk and let it sit for 5 minutes)
3 tbsp
unsalted butter, melted
3 oz
cream cheese, softened
2 cups
powdered sugar
salt, optional
2 tsp
vanilla bean paste or extract