Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in a slice of this Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, where classic banana bread flavors meet a creamy, tangy frosting. This moist and fluffy cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special moment or enjoying a comforting treat during tea time. The delightful combination of ripe bananas and velvety cream cheese icing creates an irresistible dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Customize it by adding nuts or chocolate chips for an extra touch, making it a versatile favorite at gatherings or simply as an everyday indulgence.
- 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, about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in mashed bananas and eggs until well combined; add vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before preparing the frosting.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and salt until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost the cooled cake evenly with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg