Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting [Best of 2025]

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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting [Best of 2025]

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This BEST RECIPE For Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate comfort dessert — soft, moist, and packed with banana flavor. 🍌🍰 It’s like banana bread and cake had a delicious baby, topped with a tangy-sweet cream cheese layer that melts in your mouth. It’s easy to make, uses pantry ingredients, and is perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or lazy weekend bakes.

Ingredients

For the Banana Cake:
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas, eggs, both sugars, oil, sour cream, and vanilla until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cake cool completely.
  7. To make frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until fluffy.
  8. Spread frosting over cooled cake. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.

Servings and Timing

Serves: 12
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 35 minutes
Cooling + Frosting Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Variations

  • Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for crunch.
  • Sprinkle chopped bananas and cinnamon on top for decoration.
  • Use maple extract instead of vanilla for a cozy twist.

Storage and Reheating

Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let sit at room temp 15 minutes before serving. Can freeze unfrosted cake for up to 2 months. Thaw and frost fresh.

FAQs

Can I use frozen bananas?
Yes, thaw and drain any excess liquid before mashing.
Can I make cupcakes instead?
Absolutely! Bake in lined muffin tins for 18–20 minutes.
Can I double the frosting?
Yes — if you love thick frosting, doubling is delicious.

Conclusion

This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is rich, moist, and irresistibly comforting. It’s the perfect mix of homestyle banana bread and indulgent cake, topped with a creamy, dreamy frosting that takes it over the top. Whether for a crowd or just your own craving, this cake hits every time.

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