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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulgent Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a crowd-pleaser, transforming ripe bananas into a moist cake complemented by tangy frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour swap with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it’s fresh for best results
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt use kosher or fine sea salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar consider reducing for a less sweet version
  • 2 large Eggs can replace with flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas use very ripe bananas for optimal taste
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a great substitute if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure extract for best taste
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese using full-fat gives it a rich flavor
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust quantity for desired sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Whisk until well blended.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, mixing well, then mix in 1 cup mashed bananas, ½ cup sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until just combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Beat together 8 ounces cream cheese and ¼ cup butter until smooth, then gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy.
  10. Frost the cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor. Store leftovers in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting.

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