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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Delight

This Moist Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting combines comfort with a light cake, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Butter softened; can use plant-based for a vegan version
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar no substitutes required
  • 3 medium Eggs can replace with flax eggs for vegan version
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract traditional vanilla recommended
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free blend for gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda essential for the cake's rise
  • 1 teaspoon Salt crucial to balance sweetness
  • 3 medium Mashed Ripe Bananas use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese can use vegan cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened; use plant-based for vegan version
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar essential for fluffy texture
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream can use non-dairy cream for vegan version

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by greasing it with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs, full-fat sour cream, and vanilla extract to the mixture, beating until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend into the wet ingredients.
  5. Gently fold in the mashed ripe bananas using a spatula with care not to over-mix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30-45 minutes before frosting.
  8. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream to the mixture, beating until thick and fluffy, about 3 more minutes.
  10. Once the cake is completely cooled, frost it with the cream cheese frosting using a spatula.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and allow the cake to cool fully before frosting.

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