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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist, flavorful dessert that combines the rich taste of ripe bananas with a smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for sharing, this cake offers a delightful twist on traditional banana bread with a tender crumb and luscious topping.

Ingredients

For the Banana Bread Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3-4 bananas)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice/vinegar as a substitute)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar (adjust to desired sweetness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to prepare it for the cake batter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the batter.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure even incorporation, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  5. Incorporate Bananas: Add the mashed bananas to the batter and mix until fully incorporated, contributing moisture and sweetness to the cake.
  6. Add Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk: Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately to the banana mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  7. Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased 9×13-inch pan, smoothing the top.
  8. Bake the Cake: Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, ensuring the cake is fully cooked.
  9. Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely, preparing it for frosting.
  10. Prepare Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, forming the base of the frosting.
  11. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until the frosting is fluffy and smooth. Adjust sugar quantity to taste.
  12. Frost the Cake: Once the cake has fully cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top for a delicious finish.
  13. Serve: Slice the cake into 12 servings and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture in the cake.
  • If you don’t have buttermilk, mix ½ cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and light.
  • The frosting sweetness can be adjusted by adding more or less powdered sugar according to your preference.
  • Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/banana-bread-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe-2/