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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Indulge in the irresistible combination of moist banana bread cake topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  3. Prepare wet mixture: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars, add eggs, vanilla, mashed bananas, sour cream, and milk.
  4. Combine: Gradually add dry mix to wet mix, pour into pan, and bake for 28–32 minutes.
  5. Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  6. Frost the cake: Spread frosting over cooled cake and refrigerate until serving.

Notes

  • Top with walnuts or bananas for extra flavor and texture.
  • This cake is versatile and can be made into cupcakes or a layer cake.

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