There’s something timeless about the smell of freshly baked banana bread drifting through the kitchen — it’s cozy, familiar, and nostalgic. But if you’re ready to take that comfort to the next level, meet the Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting — a moist, tender, bakery-style dessert that tastes like your favorite banana bread dressed up for a party.
This cake combines the wholesome flavors of ripe bananas, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla, then tops it off with a silky, tangy cream cheese frosting that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for brunch, birthdays, or a lazy Sunday treat, it’s a recipe you’ll want to keep forever.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Banana Bread Cake:
-
3 ripe bananas (the riper, the better!)
-
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
-
1 tsp baking soda
-
½ tsp baking powder
-
½ tsp salt
-
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
-
¾ cup brown sugar
-
2 large eggs
-
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
-
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for extra moisture)
-
Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
-
8 oz cream cheese, softened
-
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
-
2 cups powdered sugar
-
1 tsp vanilla extract
-
Pinch of salt👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
