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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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This moist and flavorful Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful twist on classic banana bread. Made with ripe bananas, creamy sour cream, and topped with a rich, smooth cream cheese frosting, it’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snack time. The cake is easy to prepare, bakes quickly, and offers a wonderful balance of sweetness and tang, making it an irresistible treat for banana lovers.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream (full-fat preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 ripe bananas)

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese, full-fat
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. It may look crumbly at first, but continue mixing for a few minutes until the texture softens.
  3. Add Eggs, Sour Cream, and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and vanilla extract. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until fully combined.
  5. Add Mashed Bananas: Fold in the mashed bananas gently to avoid overmixing, ensuring the batter remains light and airy.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs or clean. The edges and top should turn a light golden brown.
  7. Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan. You can frost it immediately or cover the cake tightly and leave at room temperature overnight to enhance the flavors before frosting.
  8. Make Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and combined. Add vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy whipping cream. Mix starting on low speed, gradually increasing until thick and fluffy frosting forms. Adjust consistency with more powdered sugar or cream if needed. Use heavy whipping cream for best texture, starting with 2 tablespoons.
  9. Frost and Garnish: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Cut into squares and garnish each piece optionally with banana slices and chopped walnuts for extra texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before applying frosting to prevent melting.
  • Heavy whipping cream in the frosting creates a thicker, creamier texture compared to milk.
  • You can store the frosted cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Feel free to add chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the batter for variation.

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