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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Irresistibly Moist Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delight in this Moist Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread Cake Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups Ripe Bananas Heavily speckled or brown for sweetness
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon into measuring cup to avoid compacting
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with honey as needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the cake rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Boosts leavening
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened for mixing
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use in both cake and frosting
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar For sweet, velvety consistency

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • 9x5 inch Baking Pan

Method
 

Banana Bread Cake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch baking pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth, aiming for about 1.5 cups.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Cream together butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  5. Incorporate mashed bananas and vanilla extract into the mixture.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the frosting by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Frost the cooled cake generously with the cream cheese frosting and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best flavor and ensure the cake cools completely before frosting.

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