Description
Warm banana bread cake brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending ripe bananas with rich butter and sweet spices. Moist layers promise a delightful slice of homemade happiness you’ll savor to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Cake Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, full-fat
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, utilize an electric mixer to thoroughly blend softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate room-temperature eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and pure vanilla extract, mixing continuously until the ingredients are seamlessly integrated.
- Sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined to prevent over-working the batter.
- Gently fold in ripe, thoroughly mashed bananas, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture without deflating the air incorporated during previous mixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and tap the dish to release any potential air bubbles.
- Position the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 27-33 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge with minimal moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack for approximately 1-1.5 hours before applying frosting.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gradually introduce vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy whipping cream, starting at low speed and incrementally increasing to create a luxurious, spreadable consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, generously spread the frosting across the surface, ensuring an even layer that covers the entire cake.
Notes
- Store overripe bananas in the freezer for spontaneous baking adventures, as they add incredible moisture and natural sweetness to this delectable cake.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to create a smoother, more evenly mixed batter that results in a tender crumb.
- Don’t overmix the batter after adding flour, as this can lead to a tough, dense cake – mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Check cake doneness early to prevent drying out – start testing at 25 minutes with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Room temperature cream cheese and butter are crucial for creating silky, lump-free frosting that spreads like a dream.
- For extra flavor complexity, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter or sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg