Description
A moist and flavorful Banana Bread Cake topped with a smooth and creamy Cream Cheese Frosting, perfect for an easy dessert or snack. This American classic combines ripe bananas with a blend of sugars and spices, baked to perfection and finished with a luscious frosting.
Ingredients
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Cake
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly and set it aside to prepare the batter.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a tender crumb in the final cake.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to fully incorporate and create a smooth batter.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Stir in the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract, blending the wet ingredients evenly into the batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spice.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cake.
- Prepare to Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top for an even bake.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the cake is ready.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan to room temperature before frosting.
- Make Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, then beat until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
- Frost the Cake: Evenly spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake to create a rich, creamy layer.
- Serve: Slice the cake into 12 servings and enjoy this delicious treat.
Notes
- For an extra crunch and flavor, stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter before baking.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Bring the refrigerated cake to room temperature before serving to enhance the texture and flavor of both the cake and frosting.
