Description
A moist and flavorful banana bread cake topped with a creamy, luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, this recipe combines ripe bananas with a rich cake batter and smooth frosting for a delightful treat that serves nine.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Cake
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prepare it for the batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps achieve a tender cake texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter mixture, beating well after each addition to incorporate air. Then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cake.
- Bake: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
- Make Frosting: While the cake cools, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
- Frost and Serve: Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve your delicious banana bread cake!
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
