Ingredients:
For the Banana Bread Cake:
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
teaspoon salt
cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
cup buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
cup unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1 Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease and flour a 913-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
2 Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3 Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
4 Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until well combined.
5 Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the banana mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender cake.
6 Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7 Cool: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before applying the frosting.
8 Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
9 Frost the Cake: Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.
Serve: Slice the cake into desired portions and serve. For added flair, consider garnishing with banana slices or chopped nuts.