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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: A Slice of Heaven!

There’s something utterly delightful about the aroma of freshly baked banana bread wafting through your kitchen, isn’t there?
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Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 2 cups of mashed ripe bananas
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups of flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • For the Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons of milk
  • Optional Garnish:
  • Sliced ​​nuts or bananas
  • Drizzle of caramel sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Beat the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  • Incorporate the Sour Cream: Gently fold in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until the batter is smooth.
  • Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
  • Make the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until creamy and well combined.
  • Glaze and Decorate: Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top. If desired, garnish with sliced nuts, bananas, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.