Description
This decadent Banana Bread Cake combines the comforting flavor of classic banana bread with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting, creating an irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 large)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces (1 block) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 tablespoons milk (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Step 7: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If using round pans, baking time may vary slightly (25-30 minutes).
Step 8: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9: While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Step 10: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until smooth. Beat in the vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Step 11: Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the cake batter. Ensure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for the smoothest frosting. For a thinner layer of frosting, you can halve the frosting recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg