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Homemade Banana Bread Cake with Creamy Frosting


  • Author: Judy
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Banana Bread Cake combines the comforting flavors of classic banana bread with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a delightful twist on a beloved classic.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Banana Bread Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 34 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
  • 34 cups powdered sugar (adjust to desired sweetness)

Instructions

For the Banana Bread Cake:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Fold in the mashed bananas until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  1. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until the frosting reaches your desired sweetness and consistency.
  3. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Ensure your bananas are ripe for the best flavor.
  • Adjust the powdered sugar in the frosting to your taste.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: Approximately 380
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Protein: 4g