Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cake bakes evenly and perfectly!
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. This will help your cake slide out easily once it’s baked.
In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until smooth. The riper, the better for flavor!
Add ½ cup melted butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt. This helps distribute the leavening evenly.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; don’t overmix!
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a bowl, beat 8 oz cream cheese, ½ cup butter, and 4 cups powdered sugar until creamy. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix well.
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting generously on top. Get creative with your frosting style!
Slice the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy the delightful flavors of banana and cream cheese!