Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Soft, moist, and packed with sweet banana flavor, this Banana Bread Cake is the perfect combination of banana bread and tender homemade cake. Topped with a thick, creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting, every bite is rich, fluffy, and absolutely irresistible!

Ingredients

For the Banana Cake

• 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, if needed

Optional Garnish

• Banana slices
• Chopped walnuts or pecans
• A light sprinkle of cinnamon

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper if desired.

In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix until everything is well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture. Stir gently just until combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the cake dense.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.

Bake for 25–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.

Gradually add the powdered sugar while mixing on low speed. Add the vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy.

If the frosting is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream or milk at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

3. Frost the Cake

Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the completely cooled banana cake.

Top with chopped walnuts or pecans and a light sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

For the best flavor and texture, refrigerate the frosted cake for about 30–60 minutes before slicing.

Serving

Cut into squares and serve chilled or slightly softened at room temperature. This cake is delicious with a cup of coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk.

Tips for the Best Banana Cake

• Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for the sweetest banana flavor.
• Don’t overmix the batter after adding the flour.
• Let the cake cool completely before adding the frosting.
• Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.
• For extra crunch, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.

Soft banana cake + thick vanilla cream cheese frosting = the ultimate comfort dessert!