Description
This Banana Bread Cake takes all the comforting flavors of classic banana bread and elevates it with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. It’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Banana Bread Cake:
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3–4 bananas)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice/vinegar as a substitute)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar (adjust to desired sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream (optional for a smoother consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and lightly flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Make the Cake Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the mashed bananas.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the banana mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg