Description
A delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas with creamy frosting, perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large 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 bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cream together butter and sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix until combined and creamy.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in mashed bananas gently until incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a separate large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy cream, and beat on low speed until combined, then increase speed to medium until frosting is thick and smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting. Serve immediately or cover and let sit overnight at room temperature before frosting.
Notes
Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor. Consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips for texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana bread cake, cream cheese frosting, dessert recipe, banana desserts, baking