Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (Moist)

Description:

This banana bread cake is a delightful twist on the classic banana bread. Moist and fluffy, it’s packed with ripe bananas and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. The perfect dessert for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients:

For the Banana Bread Cake:

• Ripe bananas: 3 large (mashed)
• All-purpose flour: 2 cups
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup
• Brown sugar: ½ cup (packed)
• Baking powder: 1 ½ teaspoons
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: ½ teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter: ½ cup (softened)
• Vegetable oil: ¼ cup
• Eggs: 2 large (room temperature)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Sour cream or buttermilk: ½ cup (for extra moisture)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• Cream cheese: 8 oz (softened)
• Unsalted butter: ¼ cup (softened)
• Powdered sugar: 2 cups
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Pinch of salt

Optional Ingredients:

• Chopped walnuts or pecans: ½ cup (for added crunch)
• Chocolate chips: ½ cup (for a sweet twist)
• Ground nutmeg: ¼ teaspoon (for extra warmth)

Tips for Success:

1. Use ripe bananas: Overripe bananas will provide the best flavor and moisture.
2. Don’t overmix the batter: Mix until just combined to avoid a dense cake.
3. Room temperature ingredients: Ensure butter, eggs, and cream cheese are softened for smoother batter and frosting.
4. Frost after cooling: Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the cream cheese frosting.

Steps to Make It:

For the Banana Bread Cake:

1. Preheat oven: To 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Add eggs and bananas: Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
5. Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream or buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. Beat the frosting ingredients: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla: Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
3. Frost the cake: Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top.

Recommendations:

• Serving suggestion: Pair with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk for a comforting snack or dessert.
• Storage: Keep the cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
• Freeze for later: The cake can be frozen (without frosting) for up to 3 months. Just thaw before frosting and serving.

Nutrition (Per Serving, Approx. 1/12 of Recipe):

• Calories: ~350
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 47g
• Sugar: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 200mg

This moist banana bread cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting is a true indulgence, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the sweet, creamy goodness in every bite!