Description
This moist and flavorful Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful twist on traditional banana bread. Made with ripe bananas, sour cream, and a rich cream cheese frosting, it’s a perfect dessert for any occasion, offering a tender crumb and a luscious topping that complements the banana flavor beautifully.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture in the cake.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring they are well incorporated. Then add the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing until combined to add moisture and flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cake.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is cooked through.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before applying the frosting to ensure it does not melt.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Refrigerate the frosted cake briefly to set the frosting before slicing for clean cuts.
Notes
- For added texture, stir 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
- This cake can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days; let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
