Here’s a moist and flavorful Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting—a perfect combination of banana goodness and creamy frosting! 🍌🎂
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
½ cup sour cream (or yogurt)
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Instructions
Make the Cake:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a separate large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs, Bananas, and Vanilla:
Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
Beat the Cream Cheese and Butter:
In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Add Sugar and Vanilla:
Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until fluffy.
Assemble the Cake:
Frost the Cake:
Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled banana bread cake.
Optional Toppings:
Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, banana slices, or a dusting of cinnamon.
Serve and Enjoy!
Slice and serve the cake immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for later.
Optional Variations:
Chocolate Chips: Fold ½ cup chocolate chips into the batter.
Spiced Up: Add nutmeg or allspice for a more aromatic flavor.
Nutty Twist: Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for crunch.
This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate treat—moist, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying! Perfect for dessert or a special brunch. 🍰✨