Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of moist banana bread cake topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion and will have your taste buds singing with joy!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine wet ingredients: Mix in mashed bananas, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
- Blend in dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare frosting: For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Frost the cake: Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Top with chopped walnuts or sliced bananas for added texture and flavor.
- This cake stays moist for days and can also be made into cupcakes or a layer cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg