Description
This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and flavorful dessert combining the comforting taste of ripe bananas with a rich, creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake offers a delightful twist on traditional banana bread, enhanced by the smooth texture and tang of cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or use a nonstick baking spray for easy removal.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or stir together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to ensure even distribution.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender cake texture.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and spread it out smooth. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Prepare the frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Continue to beat until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
- Frost the cake: Once the cake has cooled completely, evenly spread the cream cheese frosting over the top using a spatula or knife.
- Serve: Slice the cake into 12 portions and serve. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For added texture and flavor, fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter before baking.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Bring the cake to room temperature before serving for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
