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Moist, rich, and irresistibly comforting, this Banana Bread Cake topped with luscious cream cheese frosting takes everything you love about banana bread and turns it into a showstopping dessert.
🍰 Why You’ll Love This Banana Bread Cake
- Uses overripe bananas you already have on hand
- Incredibly moist and tender texture
- Cream cheese frosting makes it feel indulgent
- Easy enough for weeknights, special enough for gatherings
🍌 Ingredients for Banana Bread Cake
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Ripe bananas (mashed) | 3 large |
| Brown sugar | 3/4 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1/4 cup |
| Unsalted butter (softened) | 1/2 cup |
| Eggs | 2 large |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Buttermilk | 1/2 cup |
🧁 Cream Cheese Frosting
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Cream cheese (softened) | 8 oz |
| Unsalted butter | 1/4 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Powdered sugar | 2–3 cups |
👩🍳 How to Make Banana Bread Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13” pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and mashed bananas.
- In another bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
- Add dry mixture to the banana mix, alternating with buttermilk.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar until thick and creamy.
- Spread frosting evenly on the cooled cake.
🧊 Storage Tips
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Let sit at room temp for 10 minutes before serving for best texture.
- Can be frozen (frosted or unfrosted) for up to 2 months.
❓ FAQ – Banana Bread Cake
Can I use frozen bananas?
Yes! Thaw and drain excess liquid before using.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
Can I skip the frosting?
Absolutely—it’s still delicious as a simple banana snack cake.
✅ Final Thoughts
This Banana Bread Cake is your new go-to for everything from birthday celebrations to Sunday brunch. Moist, flavorful, and finished with dreamy frosting—it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.