Description
This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist, flavorful dessert combining ripe bananas and warm spices, topped with a rich and creamy frosting. Perfect for a comforting treat or special occasion, this easy-to-make cake offers a delicious twist on traditional banana bread.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Cream butter and sugar: Using a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs and banana: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract and the mashed ripe bananas until evenly combined.
- Incorporate sour cream: Stir in the sour cream or Greek yogurt thoroughly to the wet mixture, creating a smooth batter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix gently and just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the surface using a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before applying the frosting.
- Make the frosting: In a bowl, 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 light and fluffy.
- Frost the cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the fully cooled banana bread cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For added texture and flavor, fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
- The cake can be made a day ahead and refrigerated; bring it to room temperature before serving for the best taste and texture.
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and butter for the creamiest frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
