Description
Homemade banana bread cake with cream cheese frosting delivers pure comfort and nostalgia in every delightful slice. Rich banana flavors meld perfectly with smooth cream cheese, creating a dessert that invites warm memories and sweet indulgence for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 ripe bananas)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups (1.5 cup / 340 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat preferred)
- 0.5 cup (1 stick / 113 grams) butter, softened
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light grease layer.
- Create a smooth base by vigorously whisking softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate liquid ingredients by blending eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture until completely integrated.
- Carefully fold dry components – flour, baking soda, and salt – into the wet mixture, stirring gently to maintain a light texture.
- Introduce mashed bananas into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Transfer the completed batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface for uniform baking.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-35 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool entirely within the baking dish, which helps maintain moisture.
- Prepare the frosting by whipping softened butter and cream cheese until silky and well-combined.
- Enhance the frosting by adding vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy cream, beating until achieving a luxurious, spreadable consistency.
- Once the cake has completely cooled, generously cover the surface with the cream cheese frosting.
- Slice into servings and present this delectable banana bread cake for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for deeper, sweeter flavor and more moisture in your banana bread cake.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense texture; stop mixing once ingredients are just combined.
- Enhance the cake’s richness by adding optional mix-ins like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, bringing to room temperature before serving for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg