Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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This Banana Bread Cake takes all the comforting flavors of classic banana bread and elevates them with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. It’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s breakfast, dessert, or a special celebration. The cake is moist and flavorful, with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and a hint of vanilla. The cream cheese frosting adds a creamy, slightly tangy contrast that complements the cake beautifully.

Ingredients:

For the Banana Bread Cake:

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

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Banana slices (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. Prepare the Banana Bread Cake Batter:
  • In a small bowl, mix the mashed bananas with the baking soda and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the sour cream and mashed banana mixture to the bowl and mix until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  1. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and continue to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  1. Frost the Cake: Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake. If desired, garnish with banana slices for an extra touch of elegance.

Serve: This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is perfect for serving as a dessert or a special treat. It pairs well with a cup of coffee or tea.

Calories: Each serving of this cake contains approximately 350-400 calories, depending on the size of the slice and the amount of frosting used.

Additional Tips:

  • For added texture, you can mix in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans into the cake batter.
  • This cake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Allow the cake to come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Enjoy your baking! If you have any other requests or need more recipes, feel free to ask.

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