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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: undefined
  • Total Time: ≈1¼ hours
  • Yield: 12–16 servings
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist, tender banana cake adorned with rich cream cheese frosting—perfectly comforting yet celebratory, ideal for sliceable occasions or everyday indulgence.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups all‑purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 3‑4 medium overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (or half brown sugar)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2‑3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); grease a 9×13‑inch pan or two 8‑inch rounds.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into the wet just until combined—don’t overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan; bake 25–30 min for rounds or 40–50 min for a 9×13, until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  6. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy.
  7. Allow cake to cool completely, then spread frosting evenly on top.
  8. Slice into 12–16 pieces and serve.

Notes

  • Nutty option: Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Chocolate twist: Add ½ cup chocolate chips or swirl melted chocolate into frosting.
  • Extra spice: Add nutmeg or ginger alongside cinnamon.
  • Layer version: Use two 8‑inch pans and frost between layers.
  • Storage: Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days; bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: ≈310 kcal
  • Sugar: 24 g
  • Sodium: 240 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: undefined
  • Trans Fat: undefined
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg