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banana bread cake with cream cheese frosting

Best 3-Ingredient Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist and flavorful banana bread cake topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas and vanilla.
  4. Alternately add the flour mixture and sour cream to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  8. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • Store the cake in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.
  • You can add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: banana bread cake, cream cheese frosting, homemade dessert