Description
Moist, rich, and effortlessly crowd-pleasing, this Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is your new go-to for any occasion. With sweet ripe bananas baked into a fluffy cake and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect choice for a quick breakfast, easy dessert, or snack-time indulgence. Whether you’re browsing for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or simply want an easy recipe to impress, this banana cake delivers on taste and simplicity.
Ingredients
3 overripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Let butter, cream cheese, and eggs come to room temperature.
2. Mash the bananas in a bowl and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Mix in the mashed bananas and sour cream until well combined.
6. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mix. Stir until just combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool the cake completely.
9. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, then add heavy cream and vanilla. Mix until fluffy.
10. Spread frosting over the cooled cake. Top with banana slices or nuts if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Always use overripe bananas for maximum flavor and moisture.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
You can make this cake a day in advance—it actually tastes better the next day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg