Are you ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure? Today, we’re diving into the scrumptious world of Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This heavenly treat is sure to become a household favorite, perfect for any occasion.

Gather Your Ingredients

For the Banana Cake:

• ½ cup (1 stick) softened butter
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup full-fat sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• ½ cup (1 stick) softened butter
• 1 bar (8 oz) full-fat cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Let’s Get Baking!

1. Preheat your oven to 350° and prepare a 9×13 baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray. Set it aside for now.
2. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment to cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Even if it looks crumbly at first, beat it for a couple of minutes, and it will transform into a fluffy mixture.
3. Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Blend until combined and creamy.
4. Incorporate the flour, baking soda, and salt, blending on low speed just until combined.
5. Gently stir in the mashed bananas. Dump the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
6. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with moist crumbs or nothing at all. If it comes out with wet batter, give it a bit more time. The edges and top should be lightly browned.
7. Allow the cake to cool completely before moving on to the frosting.
8. Once cooled, you have two options: frost and serve immediately, or cover the cake tightly with foil, let it sit at room temperature overnight, and then frost it before serving for enhanced flavors.

Cream Cheese Frosting Magic

1. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until combined.
2. Add in the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Beat together, starting on low speed and increasing as needed, until the frosting forms.
3. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar or heavy cream until you achieve the desired thickness. Aim for a thick frosting that cuts nicely.

Now, you’re all set to indulge in the irresistible combination of moist banana cake and velvety cream cheese frosting. Enjoy every sweet bite of your homemade creation!

Bonus Recipe: Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Are you looking for the perfect comfort food recipe that will satisfy your craving? Look no further! This creamy baked mac and cheese recipe is a classic favorite that will surely hit the spot. With its rich and cheesy goodness, it’s no wonder this dish is adored by both young and old alike.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dry elbow macaroni pasta
• ½ cup of salted butter
• ½ cup of all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of milk, at room temperature (2% or whole milk will work well)
• 2 cups of half-and-half, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 12 ounces of cubed Velveeta cheese, at room temperature
• 3 cups of grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided (at room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of dry mustard
• ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
• A pinch of nutmeg

How to Make Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the package suggests for al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain the pasta and toss it with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
3. While the pasta is boiling, melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and half-and-half, bringing it to a boil over medium heat while whisking constantly. Remove from heat.
5. Add the Worcestershire sauce, Velveeta cheese, and half of the cheddar cheese (1 ½ cups) to the pot. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and smooth. Then, stir in the salt, dry mustard, black pepper, and nutmeg.
6. Add the cooked and drained pasta to the pot and stir to coat it evenly.
7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1 ½ cups of grated cheddar cheese on top.
8. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.
9. For a crispier and browner top, you can broil the dish for an additional 2-5 minutes.

Now it’s time to indulge in the creamy goodness of this baked mac and cheese! The combination of Velveeta and sharp cheddar cheese creates a velvety smooth texture that will melt in your mouth. Serve it as a main course or as a side dish and enjoy the simple pleasure of comfort food at its best!