Description
If you’re looking for a delicious dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, look no further than this Amazing Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. With its moist and fluffy texture, rich flavor, and sweet cream cheese topping, this banana cake is a crowd-pleaser. Ideal for brunch, dessert, or a sweet afternoon treat, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Banana Bread Cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons milk (for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in mashed bananas and sour cream until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the cake cools, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.
- Frost and Serve: Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Customization: Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 slices
- Calories: 320 kcal per slice