Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C), and grease your bundt pan generously to ensure your cake slides out smoothly later!
Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial as it adds that rich, creamy texture.
Add the Eggs and Bananas: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Mix the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cake light and airy.
Pour into Bundt Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick; it should come out clean when the cake is ready.
Cool the Cake: Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once completely cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, and your Banana Cream Cheese Bundt Cake is ready to be served!