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Two-layer banana bread cake covered in cream cheese frosting, with a slice cut out on a plate.

Banana Bread Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

This banana bread cake with cream cheese frosting represents years of striving for the ideal texture and flavor. The butter and sugar transform into an airy, pale mixture, the bananas lend a subtle sweetness and unparalleled moisture, and the cream cheese frosting adds a tangy counterpoint that elevates every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 565 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • medium bowl
  • mixer
  • 8-inch cake pans

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 medium bananas mashed (about 2 cups)

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° and right before filling, spray (2) 8 inch cake pans with non stick spray.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until creamy. Creaming the butter and sugar is crucial because it incorporates air, creating a light and fluffy base for the cake.
  • Add eggs and beat until combined then beat in sour cream and vanilla.
  • Next, add flour, baking soda and salt then beat just until combined.
  • Stir in mashed bananas and mix until combined.
  • Pour equally into prepared cake pans and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until combined then add vanilla.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Once cake has cooled, frost cake and enjoy!

Notes

Getting the right moisture balance is critical for a truly exceptional banana bread cake, and each ingredient plays a specific role in achieving that perfect crumb. Sour cream also plays an important role. Its acidity tenderizes the gluten in the flour, which leads to a softer cake, and the added fat enriches the crumb, contributing to a moist, delicate texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 5gFat: 27gSodium: 339mgFiber: 2gSugar: 58g
Keyword baking, banana, cake, cream cheese frosting, moist
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