Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful blend of flavors found in this Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and tender cake captures the essence of classic banana bread, enhanced by a creamy, tangy frosting that adds an irresistible sweetness. Perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday party, cozy family gathering, or simply a sweet treat to brighten your day—this cake is sure to impress. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you’ll have a delicious dessert ready in no time!
- 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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add softened butter and sugar, beating until well combined. Stir in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting: beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and salt until fluffy.
- Once cooled, spread cream cheese frosting over the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg