Name: banana bread cake with cream cheese frosting easy recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 300 g (10.5 oz) ripe bananas, mashed (about 3 medium); 200 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour; 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar; 100 g (½ cup) light brown sugar; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus extra for caramel; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted; 120 ml (½ cup) plain yogurt; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 ripe bananas, sliced thin; 100 g (½ cup) dark brown sugar (for caramel); 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter (for caramel); 60 ml (¼ cup) heavy cream; 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened; 55 g (¼ cup) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting); 150 g (1 ¼ cup) powdered sugar, sifted; 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting); Pinch of fine sea salt (for frosting); 15 g (2 tbsp) toasted coconut flakes

Description

This Banana Bread Cake is a moist and tender treat infused with ripe banana flavor, a luscious salted caramel swirl, and dreamy cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and salty for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

300 g (10.5 oz) ripe bananas, mashed (about 3 medium)
200 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
100 g (½ cup) light brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp fine sea salt, plus extra for caramel
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 large eggs, room temperature
115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
120 ml (½ cup) plain yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, sliced thin
100 g (½ cup) dark brown sugar (for caramel)
30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter (for caramel)
60 ml (¼ cup) heavy cream
225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
55 g (¼ cup) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
150 g (1 ¼ cup) powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Pinch of fine sea salt (for frosting)
15 g (2 tbsp) toasted coconut flakes

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Instructions

Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Mash & Mix Wet Ingredients: Combine bananas, sugars, butter, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla.
Combine Wet & Dry: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
Craft Caramel Swirl: Melt butter, add brown sugar and cream, simmer until thickened.
Layer & Swirl: Pour batter into pan, swirl in caramel mixture.
Bake to Perfection: Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool & Release: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Whip Up Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Frost & Garnish: Frost cooled cake and sprinkle with coconut flakes.

Notes

Using very ripe bananas enhances flavor and texture. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 30 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg