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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Experience the delightful fusion of banana bread and cake in our Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This dessert is a perfect blend of moist, banana-infused cake topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. Whether you’re serving it for a special occasion or enjoying it as a treat, this cake is sure to become a favorite. Our detailed recipe will guide you through the process to ensure your Banana Bread Cake is as delicious as it is beautiful.

Banana bread has been a beloved classic in American kitchens since the early 20th century, popularized during the Great Depression as a way to use overripe bananas. The addition of cream cheese frosting transforms this humble bread into an elegant cake, marrying the comforting flavors of banana with the creamy richness of a traditional cake frosting. This recipe draws inspiration from both classic banana bread and the luxurious texture of a well-frosted cake, creating a dessert that is both nostalgic and indulgent.

Ingredients

For the Banana Bread Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk

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