Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 🍌🍰✨
Ingredients:
3 ripe bananas, mashed 🍌
2 large eggs 🥚
1/2 cup vegetable oil 🛢️
3/4 cup granulated sugar 🍚
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 🍂
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt 🥄
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
1 tsp baking soda 🥳
1/2 tsp baking powder 🔍
1/2 tsp salt 🧂
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional) 🍂
8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 🍭
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌱
Pinch of salt 🧂
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and don’t forget to grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal!
2. In a large bowl, whisk together those mashed bananas, eggs, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until everything is smooth and perfectly blended.
3. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and that delightful cinnamon. Gently fold this dry mixture into the banana goodness until just combined. Remember — no overmixing!
4. Pour the luscious banana batter into your prepared pan and pop it in the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once done, let it cool down completely.
5. While it cools, let’s whip up that dreamy cream cheese frosting! Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until they’re nice and smooth, then gradually add in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until creamy perfection is achieved.
6. Now, it’s frosting time! Spread that glorious frosting over the cooled cake and, if you’re feeling fancy, chill it for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Enjoy your delicious creation! 🍽️🍰