Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of moist banana bread cake topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion and will have your guests coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Cake:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and bananas: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Make the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Frost the cake: Spread the frosting over the cooled banana bread cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter texture, make sure not to overmix the batter.
- You can add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
