Description
This Banana Cream Cheese Pound Cake is rich and moist, perfect for dessert or a coffee treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch (25 cm) bundt pan or loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until fully combined.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the mixture and beat until smooth and well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt or loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, carefully turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake is completely cool, dust the top with powdered sugar for a lovely finish.
- Slice the cake and serve it on a plate. This cake is perfect for dessert or as a sweet treat with coffee or tea.
Notes
- Ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easier mixing.
- For added flavor, consider folding in some chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Banana Cream Cheese Pound Cake, Banana Cake, Cream Cheese Cake