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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A moist banana bread cake topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect blend of comforting banana bread flavor with a rich, celebratory twist.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated and brown sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Stir in mashed bananas until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  5. Fold dry ingredients into banana mixture just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cake cool completely before frosting.
  8. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice/zest until smooth.
  9. Spread frosting over cooled cake. Chill slightly to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for a nutty variation.
  • Mix in chocolate chips for added sweetness.
  • Spice it up with a pinch of nutmeg or ginger.
  • Use two pans for a layered cake with frosting in between.
  • Substitute part of the flour with whole wheat or almond flour for a healthier version.

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