Description
This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect blend of moist, flavorful banana bread and fluffy cake. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, it’s ideal for brunch, dessert, or any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Make Frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Stir in vanilla and add milk as needed for desired consistency.
- Frost the Cake: Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Garnish with cinnamon or nuts if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for maximum flavor.
- Greek yogurt can substitute for sour cream.
- Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Add-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips can enhance the cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg