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 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)
Instructions
For the Banana Bread Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the mashed bananas until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until the frosting reaches your desired sweetness and consistency.
- 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