Description

This Cinnamon Swirl Banana Cake is a delightful combination of rich flavors and comforting ingredients. With its irresistible cinnamon swirl and luscious cream cheese glaze, it’s a must-try dessert for home bakers. Perfect for parties or a cozy dessert at home!

Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups mashed brown bananas, about 4 medium bananas
1 1/3 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
3/4 cup salted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups confectioner’s sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch metal baking pan or line it with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Set aside.
In a stand mixer bowl, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl as necessary.
Add eggs one by one and mix in the vanilla extract. Fold in the mashed bananas until well combined, scraping the bowl's sides as needed.
Gradually add the dry mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined without over mixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and prepare the cinnamon swirl filling.
In a medium bowl, mix together softened butter, light brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon until creamy.
Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon filling over the batter and swirl with a butter knife.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check early, as baking times may vary.
Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes. It’s best served warm when glazing.
For the glaze, beat together the butter and cream cheese in a mixer until smooth. Mix in confectioner's sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons milk; beat for 2 minutes. Add more milk as needed for desired consistency.
Spread the glaze over the warm cake. Cut into squares to serve.

Notes

Ensure bananas are well-mashed for texture.
Allow the cake to cool slightly before adding the glaze for best results.
You can adjust the sweetness of the glaze by controlling the amount of milk added.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg