Description
This Banana Bread Cake combines the comforting flavors of classic banana bread with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly moist and topped with a luscious layer of sweetness, it’s ideal for dessert or as a tea-time treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 and Prep:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan. - Mash Bananas:
Mash ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky; set aside. - Combine Dry Ingredients:
Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
Cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas. - Make the Batter:
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. - Bake:
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely. - Prepare Frosting:
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. - Frost the Cake:
Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For added texture, mix chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk to adjust consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g