Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting – The Ultimate Dessert Mashup! 🍌🍰


 


1️⃣ Prep & Preheat

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan (or two 9-inch round pans for a layer cake).

2️⃣ Make the Banana Cake

  1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.

  2. In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

  3. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas.

  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and Greek yogurt, mixing until just combined.

  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 30-35 mins (or until a toothpick comes out clean).

3️⃣ Make the Frosting

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, beating until fluffy.

4️⃣ Assemble & Decorate

  1. Let cake cool completely, then frost with cream cheese frosting.

  2. Top with nuts, caramel, or banana slices if desired.

🔥 Pro Tips

🔹 Use overripe bananas – The spottier, the sweeter!
🔹 Don’t overmix batter – Keeps the cake tender.
🔹 Chill frosting – If too soft, refrigerate for 15 mins before spreading.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • Brunch centerpiece – Pair with coffee or mimosas

  • Dessert masterpiece – Serve with vanilla ice cream

  • Gift it – Package slices in pretty boxes

🔄 Variations

  • Chocolate chip – Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips

  • Nutty crunch – Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts to the batter

  • Spiced – Add 1/2 tsp ginger or cardamom

📦 Storage Tips

  • Fridge: Up to 5 days (covered).

  • Freeze: Unfrosted cake wraps well for 3 months.

Final Verdict: Banana Bread’s Glamorous Upgrade! ✨

This moist, spiced banana cake with luxurious cream cheese frosting is a showstopper—whether for a special occasion or just because!

Ready to bake? Grab those bananas and let’s go! 🍌

 

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