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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Heavenly Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Delight

This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting offers a cake-like experience, perfect for brunch or gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar adjust based on banana ripeness
  • 3 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 cups Mashed Bananas very ripe
  • 1 cup Walnuts optional
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  4. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the mashed bananas and walnuts, then pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  10. Frost the completely cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the bananas are very ripe for the best flavor. Frost the cake just before serving for optimal texture and taste.

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