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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Author: Ava McKenney
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Banana Bread Cake is a moist, flavorful twist on classic banana bread, topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. Packed with ripe bananas, poppy seeds, and walnuts, it’s the perfect dessert or snack for any occasion. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 3 medium-sized ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
  3. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Fold in the poppy seeds and chopped walnuts (if using).
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.

For the Frosting:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and mix well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  2. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Decorate with banana slices, a sprinkle of walnuts, or poppy seeds for a finishing touch.

Notes

  • The cake can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • For longer storage, freeze individual slices wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 3 months.
  • To enhance the banana flavor, use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots.
  • Let the frosted cake rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow the frosting to set.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes

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