Soft, fluffy, and packed with real banana flavor, this moist banana cake is topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts. Perfect for birthdays, brunch, or using up overripe bananas.
Cream butter and sugar – In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
225 g Unsalted butter, 250 g Light brown sugar
Add eggs – Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract.
3 large Eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add bananas – Mix in the mashed bananas and sour cream until combined. The batter may look slightly curdled at this stage, which is normal.
450 g Mashed ripe bananas , 180 g Sour cream
Combine batter – Add the flour mixture and fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake – Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly. Bake for 35 to 42 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool – Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Make frosting – Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar gradually, followed by the vanilla extract and salt. Beat until light and spreadable.
340 g Cream cheese, 170 g Unsalted butter, 420 g Powdered sugar, 1 tsp Vanilla extract, pinch of salt
Frost cake – Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.
2 tbsp Chopped walnuts
Serve – Slice and serve at room temperature.
Light dusting of cinnamon
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