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Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist and flavorful banana cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bananas
  • 3 ripe bananas ripe bananas (mashed) about 1 1/4 cups mashed
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or unflavored coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • 1 8 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 4 1/4-5 cups powdered sugar
additional toppings
  • chopped pecans or walnuts and/or banana slices

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Mix mashed bananas, sugar, sour cream, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to wet mixture, folding in nuts if using.
  4. Pour batter into pan and bake for 32-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  5. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, add vanilla, then gradually mix in powdered sugar. Spread frosting over cooled cake and add toppings if desired.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for smooth frosting.