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Banana Bread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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
  • ¼ 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 to 350°F.
  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  5. Gradually blend in the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Stir in the mashed bananas until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting, beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  11. Add the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy cream, beating until creamy.
  12. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
  13. Slice and serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes + cooling | Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 18 pieces

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Mini Fruit Pizzas with a Sweet Cream Cheese Frosting https://barefootstiletto.com/2024/02/29/mini-fruit-pizzas-with-a-sweet-cream-cheese-frosting/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:17:16 +0000 https://barefootstiletto.com/?p=3021 Mini Fruit Pizzas with a Sweet Cream Cheese Frosting Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking […]

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Mini Fruit Pizzas with a Sweet Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 12

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Assorted fresh fruit (strawberries, kiwis, blueberries, raspberries)
  • Honey for drizzling (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Slice the cookie dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Gently shape each round into an egg shape with your fingers.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  6. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  7. In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  8. Once the cookies have cooled, spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture over each one.
  9. Decorate the mini pizzas with fresh fruit to create your own Easter egg designs.
  10. Drizzle with honey if desired.
  11. Chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving, or until the cream cheese frosting is set.
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