Description
This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and flavorful treat combining the sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich, tangy frosting. Perfect as a dessert or a sweet snack, this recipe is easy to prepare and yields a tender loaf that’s beautifully complemented by smooth cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Cake:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt into the banana mixture, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts if using, taking care not to overmix.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Frost and Serve: Once the banana bread cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve to enjoy this delightful dessert.
Notes
- Using very ripe bananas enhances the flavor and sweetness of the cake.
- Chopped walnuts add a nice crunch, but can be omitted or replaced with other nuts or chocolate chips.
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- The frosting can be adjusted for sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
