🍌 Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This moist, sweet, and incredibly soft banana bread cake is topped with a creamy, rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon treat!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed bananas until smooth.
5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely before frosting.
8. For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Add vanilla, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar until smooth.
9. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake, slice, and enjoy!

Tips

• Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
• Add chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for a fun twist.
• If the frosting is too thick, add 1 tsp milk. If too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.