Description
This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and flavorful twist on classic banana bread, topped with a rich and creamy frosting that perfectly complements the sweet banana flavor. Easy to make and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
Ingredients
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For the 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)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan to prepare it for baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the banana mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the banana bread cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting is fluffy and creamy.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve.
Notes
- You can omit the walnuts if there are nut allergies or personal preference.
- Ensure the cake is fully cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- The recipe works well with overripe bananas for sweeter flavor and better moisture.
- Store the cake covered in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh.
- Let refrigerated cake come to room temperature before serving for best taste.
