Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of a moist banana bread cake topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to special celebrations.
Ingredients
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 to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix mashed bananas, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the banana mixture until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until fluffy.
- Spread evenly over the cooled cake.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing for best results.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- This cake also freezes well, frosted or unfrosted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
