Description
A flavorful and Moist Strawberry Banana Cake bursting with fresh fruit and a tender crumb—topped with cream cheese frosting or served plain for a lighter treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Optional cream cheese frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round pans.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- 3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and sour cream.
- 5. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- 6. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- 7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9. Let cake cool completely before frosting.
- 10. To make frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until fluffy. Spread over cooled cake.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
- Cake can also be made into cupcakes, baked for 18–22 minutes.
- Store frosted cake in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry banana cake, moist fruit cake, banana dessert, cream cheese frosting cake