Description
This ultra-moist Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is bursting with ripe banana flavor, a soft crumb, and a luscious cream cheese topping. Perfect for brunch, birthdays, or cozy gatherings, it’s a cake that only gets better by the next day. You can serve it chilled or at room temp—either way, it melts in your mouth!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3–4 bananas)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan and line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
2. Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Mix in the mashed bananas and sour cream until fully combined.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
7. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
11. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
12. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
13. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
14. Optional: garnish with fresh banana slices just before serving.
Notes
Use overripe bananas – The darker the peel, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the cream cheese layer.
Chill for firmer texture – For a neater cut and thicker frosting feel, refrigerate the cake before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: banana cake, cream cheese frosting, easy cake recipe