Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Banana Bread Cake topped with Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and flavorful cake combines the richness of ripe bananas with a tangy, creamy frosting, making it perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration, afternoon tea, or a simple treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. The banana bread’s tender texture paired with the luscious cream cheese icing creates an irresistible dessert that everyone will adore. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make, making it suitable for bakers of all levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, softened butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to wet ingredients gradually.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the frosting by mixing softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack; frost once completely cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 94g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg