Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting – Moist, Sweet & Irresistible

All the cozy flavor of classic banana bread, baked into a soft, tender cake and topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for dessert, brunch, or anytime banana craving strikes.

📋 ingredients:

banana cake

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

cream cheese frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🥣 directions:

make the batter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

mix dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually stir into banana mixture just until combined. Fold in nuts if using.

bake

Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

make frosting

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.

frost and serve

Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake. Slice and enjoy.

💡 tips:

• For extra banana flavor, use bananas with lots of brown spots

• Add chocolate chips for a dessert-style twist

• Chill frosted cake for cleaner slices

⏲ prep time: 15 mins | bake time: 30–35 mins

serves: 12