Ingredients:

**Banana Cake:**

- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

- 1½ cups granulated sugar

- 2 large eggs

- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat is best)

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 bananas)

**Cream Cheese Frosting:**

- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

- 1 bar (8 oz) cream cheese (full-fat is best)

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 3 cups powdered sugar

- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

#### Directions:

1. **Preheat Oven:**

   - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.

2. **Prepare Cake Batter:**

   - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

   - Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

   - Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until well combined.

   - Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined.

   - Stir in the mashed bananas until fully incorporated.

3. **Bake the Cake:**

   - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.

   - Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   - Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

4. **Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting:**

   - In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

   - Add the vanilla extract and gradually mix in the powdered sugar.

   - Add the heavy whipping cream and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.

5. **Frost the Cake:**

   - Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

   - Slice and serve.

Enjoy this delightful and irresistible banana cake with its creamy and luscious cream cheese frosting!