Description
Elevate your dessert game with this moist and tender Banana Bread Cake topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake combines the comforting flavors of ripe bananas and warm spices into a delectable treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and mashed bananas, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with sour cream. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Bake: Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar. Add vanilla and blend until creamy.
- Frost Cake: Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Variations: Add ½ cup walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Storage: Store frosted cake in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze the unfrosted cake for up to 2 months.
- Tips: For best results, use ripe bananas with brown spots and room-temperature ingredients.
