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Homemade Banana Bread Cake
Emilia

Homemade Banana Bread Cake

A banana cake topped with cream cheese frosting and optional fresh banana slices and chopped nuts.
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Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • Fresh banana slices Optional Garnish
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans Optional Garnish

Equipment

  • 9×13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Beat the butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the mashed bananas.
  6. Spread the batter in the prepared dish and bake for 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let the cake cool completely.
  8. Beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the vanilla, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Beat until fluffy.
  9. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and garnish with banana slices and chopped nuts if desired.
  10. Cut into squares and serve.