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🍌 Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

If you love banana bread and crave a soft, rich cake with luscious frosting, this Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is your dream dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American / Classic Dessert
Servings 15

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 🔸 For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 🔸 For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 –2 tbsp milk if needed for consistency
  • 🔸 Optional Toppings:
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Drizzle of caramel sauce

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare the Batter
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla.
  • Mix in mashed bananas, sour cream, and milk. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients.
  • Step 2: Bake the Cake
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cake cool completely before frosting.
  • Step 3: Make the Frosting
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
  • Mix in vanilla and milk (if needed) to adjust consistency.
  • Step 4: Frost & Serve
  • Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.
  • Top with nuts or caramel drizzle if desired. Slice and enjoy! 🍰✨

Notes

🔥 Pro Tips for Success Use Super Ripe Bananas: Brown-spotted bananas are the sweetest and most flavorful. Avoid Overmixing: Overmixing can lead to dense cake. Mix until ingredients are just combined. Chill Before Slicing: For clean slices and firm frosting, chill for 30–60 minutes. Add Crunch: Chopped walnuts or pecans make a great topping for texture and flavor.
 

🔍 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)

  • Calories: 370
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Sugar: 29g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Sodium: 210mg
Keyword Banana cake recipe, cream cheese frosting, moist banana dessert, easy sheet cake, classic banana cake