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Amazing Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 18 servings

Description

This Amazing Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist, flavorful banana cake topped with a rich, creamy frosting. Perfectly sweet and tender with mashed bananas in the batter, it offers a delightful twist on classic banana bread. The cake is baked to perfection and complemented by a thick, luscious cream cheese frosting that adds a smooth, tangy contrast. Ideal for serving at brunch, dessert, or any special occasion.

Ingredients

Banana Bread Cake

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream (full-fat recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese (full-fat recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Optional Garnish

  • Banana slices
  • Chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside for later use.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment to cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and 1½ cups granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and well combined. This will take a few minutes and the texture will change from crumbly to smooth.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in 2 large eggs, 1 cup full-fat sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and creamy in texture.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate step, add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the wet mixture. Blend on low speed just until combined; avoid overmixing to ensure a tender cake.
  5. Incorporate Bananas: Gently fold in 1 cup mashed bananas until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared 9x13 baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs or is clean. The top and edges will turn a light golden brown.
  7. Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool fully in the pan before applying frosting. You can frost immediately once cooled or cover tightly with foil, let it sit at room temperature overnight, and then frost before serving.
  8. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl, beat together 1/2 cup softened butter and 8 oz full-fat cream cheese until smooth and combined.
  9. Add Frosting Ingredients: Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream. Start beating on low speed and increase speed as needed until the frosting becomes thick and creamy. Adjust by adding more powdered sugar or milk if necessary to reach desired thickness (typically unnecessary with heavy cream).
  10. Frost and Garnish: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled banana bread cake. Cut into squares and garnish each piece with banana slices and chopped walnuts, if desired.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
  • Letting the cake cool completely before frosting prevents the frosting from melting.
  • For a thicker frosting, stick to heavy whipping cream rather than low-fat milk.
  • You can store the frosted cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Adding walnuts or pecans inside the batter can add extra texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/amazing-banana-bread-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/