Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful experience of Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a moist and flavorful twist on classic banana bread. This scrumptious cake features the natural sweetness of ripe bananas complemented by a rich cream cheese frosting, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, afternoon tea, or satisfying your sweet cravings. With its simple preparation and impressive presentation, this cake is sure to earn rave reviews from friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture and then fold in the mashed bananas.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; spread over cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg