Chocolate Chip Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

Chocolate Chip Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

Ingredients:

• For the Banana Cake:
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips
• For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Make the Banana Cake:
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
   • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
   • Stir in the sour cream and mashed bananas until well incorporated.
   • Fold in the chocolate chips.
   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
3. Bake the Cake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack.
4. Make the Cream Cheese Glaze:
   • In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
   • Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
   • Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired glaze consistency.
5. Glaze the Cake:
   • Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese glaze evenly over the top.
   • Allow the glaze to set slightly before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your moist and delicious chocolate chip banana cake with cream cheese glaze! Let me know if you have any questions or if you’d like to make any adjustments to the recipe.