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katya bou

Amazing Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist and flavorful banana cake slow-cooked to perfection in the crockpot, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting for an amazing dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Cake
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup flavorless oil (vegetable or canola)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups mashed ripe bananas about 4-5 large bananas
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp heavy cream or milk if needed for texture

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
    Cook in Crockpot
    1. Note: Cooking times may vary by crockpot, so check at 1.5 hours.
    Prepare the Frosting

      Notes

      This crockpot banana cake is moist and easy. Ensure crockpot is on high for best results. Garnish with bananas or nuts if desired.
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