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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: A Delicious Treat

Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is not just any dessert; it’s a warm hug in cake form that fills your kitchen with the irresistible scent of baked bananas and sugary goodness.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 large bananas
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this aside.
  • Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy.
  • Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Incorporate Bananas and Sour Cream: Mix in the mashed ripe bananas and sour cream until everything is fully combined.
  • Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
  • Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and enjoy!