The Best Banana Bread Cake
Is there anything better than a slice of banana bread? How about a slice of banana bread cake? This recipe takes your favorite breakfast treat and transforms it into a decadent dessert. The rich, banana cake is perfect for special occasions or when you need a sweet treat. Best of all, it's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. So, what are you waiting for? Grab some bananas and get baking!
Ingredients
Cake
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/4 cup mashed bananas
Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Cake Batter
- Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 9x13 cake pan with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl beat softened butter and sugar until combined.
- Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Continue beating until smooth and creamy.
- Next, add flour, baking soda, and salt and beat until just combined.
- Stir in mashed bananas until batter is mixed well.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 30-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with inserted in the middle.
- Remove from the oven and allow cake to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Prepare frosting by beating softened butter and cream cheese until mixed well.
- Add vanilla and powdered sugar and continue beating until smooth. *Frosting should be thick*
- Frost cooled cake, top each piece of cake with a slice of banana and chopped walnuts if desired. Enjoy!
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