Description
Creamy, classic Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting brings nostalgic comfort to dessert tables. Luscious layers of moist banana-infused cake topped with silky frosting promise pure indulgence for anyone craving sweet satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
Sugars and Dairy:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Warm the cooking chamber to a precise 350°F (175°C), preparing the baking vessel by coating with a light layer of grease or draping with parchment paper to ensure effortless release.
- Transform ripe bananas into a silky puree, then combine with eggs, liquefied butter, both white and amber sugars, tangy sour cream, and aromatic vanilla in a generous mixing vessel, whisking until the mixture achieves a harmonious, glossy texture.
- In a separate container, delicately sift together flour, leavening agents, salt, and ground cinnamon, creating a cloud-like dry foundation. Gently marry the dry ingredients into the banana-rich mixture, folding with minimal disturbance to maintain the cake’s tender crumb.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even landscape. Slide into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden hue and checking doneness with a slender wooden probe that emerges clean and dry.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, inviting it to rest and settle into its final form. Meanwhile, whip cream cheese and butter until they transform into a luxurious, pillowy consistency, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and a whisper of vanilla.
- Once the cake has reached room temperature, lavish it with the silky cream cheese frosting, spreading with a gentle touch to create a smooth, inviting surface. Optional: Dust with a sprinkle of cinnamon or scatter chopped nuts for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Overripe bananas create the most intense, sweet flavor and moist texture for this cake, so save those brown-spotted bananas!
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and cream cheese to ensure smooth blending and consistent mixing.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense cake – stop stirring as soon as dry ingredients are just incorporated.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, which maintains similar texture and structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg