Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist, flavorful banana cake topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. Easy to make, perfect for celebrations or a cozy dessert at home.
Ingredients
For the Banana Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 ⅓ cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 medium ripe bananas mashed (about 2 cups)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream and vanilla.
- Mix in mashed bananas.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Pour batter into pan; smooth top. Bake 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla, then gradually beat in powdered sugar until thick and spreadable.
- Frost cooled cake and serve.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for texture.
- Cake can be made a day ahead; store in fridge and frost before serving.