Description:
This Banana Bread Cake is a soft, moist, and flavorful dessert that combines the comforting flavors of banana bread with the richness of a cake. Topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting, this treat is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a delicious weeknight dessert. The cake’s sweetness from ripe bananas, coupled with the tangy cream cheese frosting, creates an irresistible combination that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
For the Banana Cake:
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat preferred)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 ripe bananas)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese (full-fat preferred)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions
For the Banana Cake:
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside. - Cream the Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl, using a hand mixer (or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment), cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Initially, the mixture may look crumbly, but after beating for a few minutes, it will become creamy and fluffy. - Add Wet Ingredients:
Beat in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and smooth. - Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
On low speed, add in the flour, baking soda, and salt just until combined. Be careful not to overmix. - Add Bananas:
Gently stir in the mashed bananas until fully incorporated into the batter. - Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs or clean (not wet batter). The top and edges should be lightly golden brown. - Cool the Cake:
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting. - Optional Overnight Tip:
For extra moisture and flavor development, cover the cooled cake tightly with foil and leave it at room temperature overnight. Frost the next day for the best texture.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat Butter and Cream Cheese:
In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. - Add Vanilla and Sugar:
Add the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Start mixing on low speed, then increase as needed until the frosting becomes thick and fluffy. - Adjust Consistency:
If needed, adjust the frosting consistency by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or more milk to thin it out. The frosting should be thick enough to cut through cleanly but still spreadable. - Frost the Cake:
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake evenly. For an elegant touch, garnish with banana slices and chopped walnuts on each piece before serving.
Tips and Variations:
- Ripe Bananas:
The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be. Use bananas with lots of brown spots for the best results. - Sour Cream Substitution:
For a lighter option, you can substitute full-fat sour cream with Greek yogurt, but sour cream gives the cake a denser, richer texture. - Frosting Consistency:
If using a lower fat milk instead of heavy cream, start with 1 tablespoon and add more as needed. Heavy cream is thicker, so you’ll need more compared to other milks. - Make Ahead:
This cake stays moist and delicious for days! You can bake the cake a day in advance and frost it the next day. Just store the unfrosted cake tightly covered at room temperature. - Add-ins:
For a fun twist, try adding chocolate chips or chopped walnuts into the cake batter before baking for added texture.
This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a comforting, sweet treat that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether served fresh or made ahead, each bite delivers banana-rich flavor with the perfect amount of creamy sweetness!
Amazing Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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minutesIngredients
For the Banana Cake:
½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream (full-fat preferred)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 ripe bananas)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese (full-fat preferred)
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Directions
- This Banana Bread Cake is a soft, moist, and flavorful dessert that combines the comforting flavors of banana bread with the richness of a cake. Topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting, this treat is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a delicious weeknight dessert. The cake’s sweetness from ripe bananas, coupled with the tangy cream cheese frosting, creates an irresistible combination that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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