Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This delightful Banana Bread Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that incorporates the sweetness of ripe bananas, enhanced with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting. It's perfect for gatherings, brunch, or as a sweet afternoon treat.
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch baking pan
- 2 mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer (optional)
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 spatula
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas About 1 ½ cups mashed.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter Softened.
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional.
- 8 oz cream cheese Softened.
- ½ cup unsalted butter Softened.
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk To reach desired consistency.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer if available.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and the mashed bananas.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
- Add milk as needed to achieve the desired spreadable consistency for the frosting.
- Once the banana bread cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
For added flavor, you can mix in chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the banana bread batter before baking. This cake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also add a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or toasted coconut on top of the frosting for garnish.