Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting – Ultra Moist & Irresistible

If you love classic banana bread but want something a little more indulgent, this Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect dessert. It’s incredibly moist, soft like a sheet cake, and topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting that takes it to the next level.

This easy banana cake recipe is perfect for using up ripe bananas and makes a beautiful dessert for birthdays, holidays, or weekend baking.

Why You’ll Love This Banana Bread Cake

Super moist and fluffy texture
Packed with real banana flavor
Smooth and creamy frosting
Simple pantry ingredients
Perfect for feeding a crowd

Ingredients

For the Banana Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3–4 bananas)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.

4. Add Bananas and Sour Cream

Mix in mashed bananas and sour cream until combined.

5. Combine

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.

6. Bake

Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

7. Make the Frosting

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.

8. Frost & Serve

Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake. Slice and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Banana Cake

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
Don’t overmix the batter.
Chill the frosted cake slightly for cleaner slices.
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for texture.

Storage

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before serving.

Final Thoughts

This Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is moist, rich, and packed with banana flavor, finished with a silky cream cheese topping that makes every bite irresistible.