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Banana sheet cake with cream cheese frosting

April 17, 2013 by Roxana 37 Comments

Banana sheet cake with cream cheese frosting – moist and sweet from the mashed bananas with a little tangyness from the cream cheese frosting

Banana sheet cake with cream cheese frosting from Roxanashomebaking.com Moist and sweet from the mashed bananas with a little tangyness from the cream cheese frosting

When life gives me overripe bananas, I make a banana sheet cake with cream cheese icing. That was pretty much my motto over the weekend.

I woke up early as usual and decided to surprise my family with a freshly baked treat just in time for breakfast. While sipping on my cup of coffee and waiting for the cake to cool down I remembered my early days of baking.

No, I haven’t been baking since pre-school or kindergarten. Not even from high school or college. My first baking adventures started few years ago while expecting our first child. I remembered how big our kitchen seemed to me before stuffing every square inch with candy, pretty cupcake liners, bags of flour and sugar.

Banana sheet cake with cream cheese frosting from Roxanashomebaking.com Moist and sweet from the mashed bananas with a little tangyness from the cream cheese frosting

The kitchen was just for reheating coffee. For dinner, we had four choices: microwave, home delivery, take out or dine in. The day I decided to bake something I actually had to go out and buy a baking pan. We had only plates and a couple of saucepans. Slowly I started to feel more comfortable in the kitchen.

It didn’t feel new anymore, although we had it for a couple of years.

But that was me …. almost 4 years ago.

Banana sheet cake with cream cheese frosting from Roxanashomebaking.com Moist and sweet from the mashed bananas with a little tangyness from the cream cheese frosting

This banana cake is just perfect for parties. It’s easy to put together, bakes in no time and if you’re in a hurry like I was you add the frosting while it still slightly warm and watch how it slowly starts to melt and run down the sides. Quickly grab a fork and dig in. Nothing goes to waste.Banana sheet cake with cream cheese frosting from Roxanashomebaking.com Moist and sweet from the mashed bananas with a little tangyness from the cream cheese frosting

Banana sheet cake with cream cheese frosting

Yields one 13X9" baking pan

Banana sheet cake with cream cheese frosting - moist and sweet from the mashed bananas with a little tangyness from the cream cheese frosting

15 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 cup of mashed ripe bananas (2 large or 3 medium bananas)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Frosting
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 Tbsp (56 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups (240 garms) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 13X9" baking pan with parchment paper leaving about 1 inch of paper hanging on the sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a mixing bowl, add the butter and sugar. With the paddle attachment on, beat on low speed until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix in the vanilla and mashed bananas.
  5. Mix in half of the flour mixture, then the sour cream, then the other half of the flour mixture.
  6. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until nicely browned and the surface bounces back when you press it with your finger.
  8. To make the frosting, mix all of the ingredients together with an electric mixer. If too stiff to spread, add a teaspoon or two of water. Spread the frosting evenly over the slightly warm cake and slice to serve.

Notes

recipe from Simply Recipes

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Roxana

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  1. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    April 17, 2013 at 7:21 am

    Looks wonderful. I love banana cakes! I have seen Elise's recipe and good to know it's a keeper!
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  2. carol | a cup of mascarpone says

    April 17, 2013 at 8:09 am

    Roxana, I am going crazy right now over this cake! It's fantastic, and the photos make you want to crab a piece or three right from the plate. Lovely!
    Reply
  3. Emanuelle says

    April 17, 2013 at 9:16 am

    This looks delicious!!!
    Reply
  4. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:10 am

    MMMM I love banana cakes! This look awesome! Thanks again for putting this together!
    Reply
  5. Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Thay had to love this kind of surprise. And this top layer - yummy.
    Reply
  6. Erin | The Law Student's Wife says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Figuring out what to do with my overripe bananas is one of my favorite kitchen "problems" to solve :-) I love how moist and effortless this sheetcake looks. And the FROSTING. Dying to reach through my screen and taste this!
    Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:34 am

    This looks wonderful... and a perfect way to use up all of those over-ripe bananas! Thanks for sharing,
    Reply
  8. Ashton says

    April 17, 2013 at 11:40 am

    Roxana!! You are so sweet to put this all together!! And so sneaky!! I was TOTALLY surprised to log on this morning and find so many sweet posts! I can't believe you girls! Seriously-- blogging friends are the best, and this was such a great surprise :) This cake looks AMAZING. I ALWAYS need more banana recipes, so this is just perfect for me! Thank you SO much!
    Reply
  9. tanya says

    April 17, 2013 at 11:43 am

    This is such a fun party! Who wouldn't love housewarming! I can only imagine how many baking pans you have now Roxana! Speaking of housewarming, how warm and inviting did your house smell while this cake was in the oven! Wish I could've had the first slice!
    Reply
  10. lisa@cookingwithcurls says

    April 17, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    Now I know what to do with those overripe bananas on my counter right now! What a fun Housewarming Party:) Thanks for sharing - Lisa
    Reply
  11. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says

    April 17, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    Okay, so as a kid, we used to go to this weirdo grocery store sometimes and they had this banana sheet cake that I literally died over. It was so good! Later, as an adult, I revisited the grocery store to buy this supposedly-amazing cake and realized it tasted so.. artificial and gross. So I've been on the hunt for an amazing banana sheet cake to replace my memories, and this definitely looks like the one. So perfect, Roxana! And thanks again for the invite to participate in Ashton's housewarming!
    Reply
  12. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    April 17, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    Gorgeous cake. I have bananas sitting on my counter right now I meed to work with!
    Reply
  13. RavieNomNoms says

    April 17, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    Oh my goodness!!!! I love banana, put it in a sheet cake? Where can I grab a piece??
    Reply
  14. Natasha says

    April 17, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Thanks for putting this together, and for inviting me to join! Your cake looks delicious. I love cream cheese icing on anything!
    Reply
  15. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    April 17, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    I love sheet cakes and the banana version has been on my mind for a while. LOVE this cake, Roxana! Thanks for putting this fabulous event together!
    Reply
  16. Carla says

    April 17, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    Mmmm banana cake! I always get so bored with banana bread. I have a few bananas on my counter. Might just have to whip up this cake!
    Reply
  17. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    April 17, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    Delicious! Sometimes there's no substitute for a good old fashioned banana cake. :)
    Reply
  18. Kate | Food Babbles says

    April 17, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    This sounds amazing!! I can practically taste it from these incredible, drool-inducing pictures ;) Lovely choice for Ashton's housewarming.
    Reply
  19. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    April 17, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    This is stunning Roxana!! OMG Banana rocks. I hate moving, and wish we could all be together to enjoy these treats. Thanks for organizing this!
    Reply
  20. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    Okay first: this banana cake looks ohmygoodness fabulous. I love, love, LOVE banana cakes, breads, pies, muffins, you name it. And second: a HUGE thank you for organizing this, and for inviting me to participate. xo
    Reply
  21. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    April 18, 2013 at 12:46 am

    What a delicious cake, I love the cream cheese frosting melting temptingly down the sides!
    Reply
  22. Jen L | Tartine and Apron Strings says

    April 18, 2013 at 8:24 am

    Your family is so fortunate to have you! Nobody has ever surprised me - nor have I surprised my family - with a freshly baked goodie first thing in the morning! Love this sheet cake! Roxana, I can't believe you only started your baking adventures 4 years ago! You are such a "pro" that I thought you started baking while you were still in diapers! WOW! You have an innate talent that's undeniable!
    Reply
  23. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    April 18, 2013 at 9:28 am

    I think I am in love with this cake. I love all things banana, and this just looks so moist and full of flavor! Amazing!
    Reply
  24. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    April 18, 2013 at 11:33 am

    Omg! I know my husband would love this cake!
    Reply
  25. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    April 18, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    I seriously love all things banana! This cake is amazing looking...and I love how the frosting is kind of melting down the sides. YUM!!!
    Reply
  26. The Café Sucre Farine says

    April 18, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    This would be a serious problem to have around my house. I would continually be going back and sneaking a little piece and pretty soon it would be gone!! Then I'd be in BIG trouble, both with the jeans and the family :)
    Reply
  27. Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas says

    April 18, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    "sheet cake" elicits quite a response from my sweet tooth! Love this, Roxana.
    Reply
  28. Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says

    April 18, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    Thanks again for putting this together for Ashton! I love that the frosting looks so soft and is running down the sides of the cake. Sometimes there's nothing that can beat a humble little cake like this!
    Reply
  29. Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says

    April 18, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    I usually always make banana bread when life gives me ripe bananas. However, I LOVE this sheet cake you made - simply brilliant and tasty!
    Reply
  30. Deborah says

    April 23, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    What a perfect way to use up those overripe bananas!!
    Reply
  31. Suzanne says

    April 23, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Who woulda thought YOU haven't baked your whole life! Well, it proves that you can become a wonderful baker with lots of practice. One of favorite cakes is banana sheet cake with cream cheese frosting except I add cinnamon to the frosting and it gives it a whole new taste!
    Reply
  32. Lora @cakeduchess says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    Bananas are always ready and ripe here to bake into something. Usually it's for muffins or a bread. So nice to see a luscious banana cake recipe idea to try!
    Reply
  33. Jean | Lemons & Anchovies says

    April 25, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    I have TONS of overripe bananas and don't feel like making banana bread. Love the idea of a sheet cake. Definitely making this. :)
    Reply
  34. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    April 28, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Banana cake? Ooh. I've never had that! I love banana bread so I have no idea why I haven't tried it in cake form. And loving the sheet cake thing. Layer cakes are... annoying, to put it nicely. :)
    Reply
  35. Terra says

    May 11, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Hmmmmm....YUM! You said the magic word....banana cake! This is my all time favorite cake, my mom made it for my birthday almost every year :-) Your cake looks so delicious!! Hugs, Terra
    Reply
  36. Lora says

    August 21, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! I love banana cake. For those looking for a review, the cake is very good - it is very sweet and moist. I made a second version with only 1/2 cup of brown sugar, omitting the 1 cup white sugar - it was much shorter and cooked sooner, but still tasty and moist. The frosting is very runny, so be prepared for mess - but some people like it that way. It is more of a sauce or glaze than a frosting, and is also very sweet. I will make the cake again for sure - doubling the recipe! I would reduce the sugar and omit the frosting out of personal preference - but it was very good as printed. I plan to cover it with peanut m&ms tomorrow for my son's birthday. :)
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  37. Kristine Huss says

    April 14, 2016 at 11:01 pm

    We made this as an extra cake for my Mom's 90th birthday. It was a hit. Everyone loved it!!
    Reply

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