Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful experience of this Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect blend of traditional banana bread flavors elevated by a rich and creamy frosting. This cake is not only moist and flavorful but also versatile enough to be served at any occasion—from casual gatherings to special celebrations. Each bite is a sweet reminder of home-baked goodness, with ripe bananas enhancing the cake’s natural sweetness, while the tangy cream cheese frosting adds a luscious finish. Ideal for dessert or even a cozy afternoon snack, this recipe promises to satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; in another bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold in mashed bananas using a rubber spatula.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with a mixture of softened cream cheese and powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg