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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 Method

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. 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.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
  4. 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.
  5. Incorporate the Sour Cream: Gently fold in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until the batter is smooth.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.