Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This Amazing Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and flavorful baked treat perfect for any occasion. Made with ripe bananas, sour cream, and a rich cream cheese frosting, this dessert combines the comforting texture of banana bread with the indulgence of a soft, creamy frosting. It’s easy to prepare and results in a deliciously sweet and tender cake that is sure to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese, full-fat
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Garnish
- Banana slices
- Chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy, which may take a few minutes despite initially looking crumbly.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: On low speed, gently blend in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Add bananas: Fold in the mashed bananas gently to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs or clean. The edges and top will be lightly browned.
- Cool the cake: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. You can frost it immediately or cover it tightly with foil, let it sit at room temperature overnight, then frost before serving.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and combined. Add vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy whipping cream. Beat starting at low speed and gradually increasing until the frosting thickens. Adjust with additional powdered sugar or heavy cream if needed to achieve a thick consistency ideal for cutting.
- Frost the cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled banana bread cake.
- Garnish and serve: Cut the frosted cake into squares, then garnish each piece with banana slices and chopped walnuts for extra flavor and texture. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- The use of full-fat sour cream and cream cheese adds richness and moisture to the cake.
- If you prefer, the cake can be baked a day ahead and frosted just before serving.
- Heavy whipping cream is recommended for the frosting, but if substituting with milk or a lighter cream, add it gradually starting with 1 tablespoon.
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for optimal sweetness and flavor.
- For extra texture, add chopped walnuts into the batter if desired.
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