Description
This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect combination of moist banana bread and rich, creamy frosting. Packed with sweet banana flavor and topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any special occasion. A must-try for banana lovers!
Ingredients
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For the Banana Bread Cake:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk (optional, for consistency)
For Garnish (Optional):
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Banana slices
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat Oven – Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in sour cream or Greek yogurt for extra moisture.
- 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. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Prepare the Frosting:
- Beat the Cream Cheese – In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar & Vanilla – Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy. If needed, add 1 tbsp milk to adjust consistency.
Assemble the Cake:
- Frost the Cake – Once the cake has fully cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Garnish (Optional) – Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, banana slices, or chocolate shavings for extra flavor and texture.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Slice and Serve – Enjoy your delicious, moist banana bread cake with cream cheese frosting!
Notes
- For a denser texture, reduce the baking soda to ½ tsp.
- If you like a stronger banana flavor, use extra-ripe bananas (brown and spotty ones work best).
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
