Description
This Amazing Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist, flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a rich cream cheese frosting, this cake offers a delightful twist on traditional banana bread, delivering a soft texture and sweet, creamy topping that’s irresistible.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Cake
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate air, then add vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in the sour cream and mashed ripe bananas until well blended, adding moisture and banana flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cake.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the greased pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before applying frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, then beat until fluffy.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled banana bread cake for a rich and sweet finish.
Notes
- For a nutty twist, fold ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter before baking.
- You can add a drizzle of caramel or sprinkle cinnamon on top of the frosting for extra flavor and flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
