Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting – Easy Dessert Recipes
Banana bread and cake had a baby, and I swear it's the softest, coziest slice of dessert comfort I've ever made. This banana bread cake with cream cheese frosting lands somewhere between a lazy Sunday breakfast and the sweet spot at every family gathering.
The batter is super forgiving—got sad bananas on the counter? Use 'em. Don't feel like pulling out the stand mixer? A bowl and a fork work just fine. It’s dense but fluffy, sweet but not too much. And that thick swirl of cream cheese frosting on top? Let’s just say, you might want to hide a slice for yourself.
If you’re someone who loves sweet easy recipes that don’t require a pastry degree, or you're after quick and easy recipes for last-minute guests, this one’s for you. Perfect for brunch tables, birthday backups, or just because your bananas went brown faster than your weekend.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, sour cream, and 1 tsp vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in mashed bananas. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the banana mixture. Stir until just combined. Fold in walnuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup softened butter, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Spread frosting generously over the cooled cake. Slice and serve (preferably with coffee).