Banana Snack Cake with Delicious Cream Cheese Frosting
Moist, flavorful, and irresistibly sweet, this Banana Snack Cake with Delicious Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate dessert or afternoon treat. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the creamy tang of a velvety cream cheese frosting, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for both casual and celebratory occasions. The batter comes together effortlessly with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sour cream, and a touch of vanilla, creating a tender crumb that pairs beautifully with the rich, fluffy frosting. Baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes, this 8x8-inch snack cake is ideal for slicing into shareable squares, making it a crowd-pleasing option for potlucks, picnics, or family gatherings. Whether enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee or as a stand-alone indulgence, this banana cake with cream cheese frosting is guaranteed to leave everyone coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 2 units Large eggs
- 1 cups Ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Sour cream
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour an 8x8-inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, beat in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly using a spatula.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add the powdered sugar a little at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and salt, then increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top using an offset spatula.
Slice into squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.7 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.3 g | 636% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 939 mg | 313% | |
| Sodium | 3754 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 703.8 g | 256% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 528.5 g | ||
| Protein | 52.6 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 541 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1475 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
