Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

 

Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting – Moist, Sweet & Irresistible

If you love banana bread, just wait until you try it as a cake! This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frostingtakes everything you adore about classic banana bread — the moist texture, warm flavor, and natural sweetness — and transforms it into a soft, tender cake topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.

It’s the perfect dessert (or brunch treat!) for using up ripe bananas, and it’s guaranteed to impress at family gatherings, potlucks, or just a cozy night at home.

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🍌 Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup brown sugar, packed

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3 cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   • Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.

2. Make the Cake Batter

   • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

   • In a separate large bowl, cream butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.

   • Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream.

   • Fold in mashed bananas, then gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.

3. Bake

   • Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

   • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

   • Cool completely before frosting.

4. Make the Frosting

   • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

   • Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla and a pinch of salt.

5. Frost & Serve

   • Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over cooled cake.

   • Slice, serve, and enjoy!

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Tips for Success

• Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor.

• Don’t overmix the batter — it keeps the cake soft.

• Chill the frosted cake for 20 minutes before slicing for neat cuts.

• Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.