Description
This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines ripe bananas with a rich, creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this cake offers a delightful cinnamon-spiced banana flavor topped with a smooth cream cheese icing, making every bite irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the mashed bananas, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create a tender cake texture.
- Combine Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the banana mixture to the creamed butter and sugars. Stir until fully combined but do not overmix to keep the cake tender.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture and stir carefully until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense cake.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before applying the frosting.
- Make the Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until the frosting is fluffy and well combined.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake surface. Refrigerate the frosted cake for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting before slicing and serving for best results.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra texture and crunch.
- Store leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- This banana bread cake freezes well, both frosted and unfrosted. Wrap tightly before freezing.
