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Amazing Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Amazing Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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This Amazing Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful treat that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe bananas with the creamy richness of cream cheese frosting. It’s a must-try for any banana bread lover!

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (softened)
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream (full-fat is best)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (softened)
  • 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese (full-fat is best)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Mix in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until creamy.
  4. Incorporate dry ingredients: Add flour, baking soda, and salt, and blend until just combined.
  5. Add bananas: Gently fold in mashed bananas until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared dish.
  6. Bake: Bake for 25-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. Make Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese, then add vanilla, powdered sugar, and cream. Adjust consistency with more sugar or cream if needed.
  8. Frost and garnish: Frost the cooled cake, cut into squares, and garnish with banana slices and chopped walnuts.

Notes

  • For best results, use ripe bananas for maximum flavor.
  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

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