Baking with bananas makes everything sweet and delicious. They naturally add moisture to whatever you bake them into. Instead of going for Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, you’ve got to branch out. Nobody regrets making this Sweet Banana Sheet Cake recipe because it’s so good. I always bring this dessert to church potlucks and everyone wants the recipe. You’ll be making it every chance you get!

This recipe is actually quite simple. Sometimes I feel like I purposely overbuy bananas so I have an excuse to make this recipe. It comes together quickly and you’re just mixing wet and dry ingredients together before baking. If you’ve already done banana bread, this is next level for using those ripe bananas.

Banana Sheet Cake Recipe With Cream Cheese Frosting

If you’ve never baked with bananas before, they’re really easy to use. It’s almost impossible to make anything bad with ripe bananas because they bring the sweetness and they add the moisture. This Banana Sheet Cake recipe was tweaked from the one that my Grandmother gave to me. I just added a bit more extra with the cream cheese frosting.

When To Serve Banana Sheet Cake

Sheet cakes are awesome because you can make many servings in one batch. That means they’re great when you want to serve a bigger crowd. Potlucks, parties and big family gatherings are the time to pull out this recipe. Of course, it’s also a great option if you just want to use those ripe bananas too.

What To Serve With Banana Sheet Cake

It’s a flavorful cake and you don’t need to add anything technically. However, I’ve served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I always make a big pot of coffee when we’re enjoying it for dessert. The cream cheese frosting is so rich already – you won’t need to make any whipped cream for it. Want some topping? Add walnuts on the top of the cake. It’s a little extra garnish.

How To Ripen Bananas Quickly

If you don’t have ripe bananas, but want to make this recipe, there are some shortcuts! To ripen bananas quickly, place them in a brown paper bag, fold over to close and check in a day. It has a natural chemical effect that will ripen the bananas. You can also add an apple for even faster results.

What You’ll Need From The Grocery Store:

• Butter
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Bananas (about 3 medium)
• Vanilla Extract
• Flour
• Baking Soda
• Salt

FROSTING –

• Cream Cheese
• Butter
• Confectioners’ Sugar
• Vanilla Extract

How To Make This Banana Sheet Cake Recipe

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, bananas and vanilla.

Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until blended.

Transfer to a greased 2-quart. baking pan or line with parchment paper. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost bars.