Description
Silky banana bread cake brings Southern comfort to your table with luxurious cream cheese frosting. Rich layers of moist banana goodness promise a delightful slice that wraps you in warmth and sweet nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
Cake Binders and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat is best)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 bar (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese (full-fat is best)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously cream butter and sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency with soft peaks.
- Incorporate eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract, stirring thoroughly to create a smooth, homogeneous blend.
- Gently fold in flour, baking soda, and salt, ensuring no dry pockets remain in the mixture.
- Fold mashed bananas into the batter, carefully mixing until just integrated to maintain the cake’s tender texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to evenly distribute and smooth the surface.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 25-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted into the center.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely, which helps the structure set and prevents frosting from melting.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by whipping butter and cream cheese together until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Add vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy cream, beating until the frosting becomes light and creamy.
- Once the cake has cooled, generously spread the frosting across the entire surface, creating an even layer.
- Slice into desired portions and serve, enjoying the moist banana-infused cake with its luxurious cream cheese topping.
Notes
- Perfectly ripened bananas guarantee a moist and rich cake texture.
- Cream cheese frosting transforms this simple banana bread into an indulgent dessert experience.
- Storing leftovers covered in the refrigerator maintains freshness for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 248 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg