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Banana Bread Cake

Moist Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

This Moist Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful twist on the classic, transforming overripe bananas into a slice of comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream full-fat preferred
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 medium mashed bananas overripe
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese full-fat
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Amazing Banana Bread Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the dish for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Beat together the butter and cream cheese for the frosting, then add powdered sugar and cream until smooth.
  10. Spread the frosting on the cooled cake and garnish with banana slices and walnuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

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