Banana Bread Cake

🍌 Banana Bread Cake

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temp
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for moisture)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prep – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease & line a 9×9-inch square pan or 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Dry Mix – Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Wet Mix – Cream butter + sugars until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, mashed bananas, and sour cream.
4. Combine – Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mix. Stir in nuts/chocolate chips if using.
5. Bake – Pour batter into pan. Bake 40-50 mins until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

🧀 Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Beat – Whip cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Sweeten – Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy (add 1 tbsp milk if too thick).
3. Frost – Spread over cooled cake. Optional: Top with sliced bananas, walnuts, or a cinnamon sprinkle.

🍴 Serving Tips:

• Make it pretty: Pipe frosting for a fancier look.
• Storage: Keep refrigerated (up to 4 days) due to frosting.
• Serve chilled or at room temp—perfect with coffee or tea!

This cake is ultra-moist, spiced just right, and balanced by the tangy frosting. Let me know if you’d like a nut-free or healthier version! 😊🍰