🍌 Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
There’s something comforting about the smell of banana bread baking in the oven — it fills the kitchen with warmth, nostalgia, and the promise of something delicious. But what if we took that classic banana bread and gave it a decadent twist? Enter: Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting — a moist, flavorful cake topped with rich, tangy frosting that turns a humble loaf into an indulgent dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This banana bread cake hits all the right notes: it’s soft, dense yet fluffy, and packed with ripe banana flavor. The cream cheese frosting adds just the right amount of sweetness and tang, making it a show-stopping treat that’s perfect for brunches, birthdays, or just a cozy night in.
Whether you’re trying to use up overripe bananas or just want something sweet and satisfying, this cake is a crowd-pleaser.
🍰 Ingredients
For the Banana Bread Cake:
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for extra moisture!)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Optional: 1/2 tsp cinnamon or a handful of chopped walnuts for texture
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cake:
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and mashed bananas.
Mix in the sour cream.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
3. Bake:
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
4. Make the Frosting:
Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
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