Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect blend of moist banana goodness and luscious creamy topping. This cake brings the comforting essence of traditional banana bread to life, enhanced by a tangy cream cheese frosting that adds a rich finish to each slice. Ideal for celebrating special moments or simply enjoying as an afternoon treat, this recipe is easy to follow and offers endless customization options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before preparing the frosting by beating softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake evenly with cream cheese frosting, slice into squares, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg