Description
A moist and flavorful banana bread cake topped with creamy, smooth cream cheese frosting. This recipe uses ripe bananas to create a sweet, dense cake that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Easily made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, this banana bread cake is enhanced by a rich cream cheese frosting that adds a tangy balance.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Cake
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the banana bread cake evenly.
- Mix Banana and Butter: In a large bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas and softened unsalted butter, mixing until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla: Stir in the granulated sugar, then add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly to create a uniform batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid over-mixing.
- Prepare Pan and Pour Batter: Grease a cake pan thoroughly and pour the batter evenly into it, smoothing the top for even baking.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan to set before frosting.
- Make Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or whisk.
- Adjust Frosting Consistency: Add milk gradually to the frosting mixture until the desired spreading consistency is achieved.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled banana bread cake with a spatula, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for smooth frosting.
- Do not over-mix the batter to keep the cake light and moist.
- Test the cake for doneness with a toothpick to avoid under- or over-baking.
- Chill the frosted cake for 30 minutes if you prefer a firmer frosting texture.
- This cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- For a nutty twist, add chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter before baking.
