Description
This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist, flavorful dessert that combines the richness of banana bread with a tangy cream cheese topping. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or any occasion, this simple yet delicious cake is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Banana Cake
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in mashed bananas.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting:
- Beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating after each addition.
- Add heavy cream and beat until fluffy.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to the batter for extra texture.
- You can substitute the flour with a gluten-free blend for a gluten-free version.
- Make it dairy-free by using non-dairy butter, sour cream, and cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
