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Best Banana Bread Cake

Moist and Creamy Best Banana Bread Cake You’ll Ever Make

This Best Banana Bread Cake features rich cream cheese frosting and moist texture that melts in your mouth, perfect for dessert or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar adjust according to taste
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream can substitute with yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract opt for pure for best results
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour avoid gluten-free without adjustments
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • ¼ teaspoon salt balances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon can replace with nutmeg
  • 1 cup mashed overripe bananas for maximum flavor
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sift to avoid lumps
  • 2 tablespoons cream milk can be used as substitute

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Beat together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of sugar for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate 2 large eggs, adding them one at a time, and beat well after each addition.
  4. Mix in ½ cup of sour cream and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract on low speed until combined.
  5. Whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  6. Fold the dry mixture into the wet batter, just until combined.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup of mashed overripe bananas until evenly distributed.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, checking for doneness around the 25-minute mark with a toothpick.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
  11. Beat together 8 oz of cream cheese and ¼ cup of butter until smooth, then add 2 cups of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of cream.
  12. Generously frost the cooled cake and garnish with optional toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness, avoid overmixing to keep texture tender, and customize flavors with nuts or dried fruits.

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