Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Banana Bread Cake with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. A moist and flavorful treat perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars: Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and mashed bananas.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry mix to wet, fold in walnuts, and pour into dish.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until creamy.
- Frost the cake: Spread frosting over cooled cake and serve.
Notes
- This cake tastes even better when chilled overnight.
- For extra texture, top with chopped walnuts or banana slices before serving.
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
