This cinnamon roll banana bread cake is soft, cozy, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor, creamy cheesecake topping, and a rich homemade caramel sauce. It tastes like banana bread, cinnamon rolls, and a bakery-style cake all in one, making it the perfect dessert for anyone who loves sweet, comforting bakes.
What Is Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread Cake?
Cinnamon roll banana bread cake is a soft banana-based cake baked in a square pan and finished with a swirled cinnamon-butter filling, a whipped cream cheese topping, and salted caramel sauce. The batter is simple and banana-forward, while the cinnamon swirl gives it that classic cinnamon roll flavor in every bite.
It is similar to a banana bread cake, but the texture is softer and more dessert-like. The cream cheese topping and caramel sauce make it feel extra indulgent, especially when served chilled or slightly warm.
Important Note
Be careful when making the caramel sauce, because melted sugar gets extremely hot. Do not touch it directly and always remove the pan from the heat before adding the butter and cream. Also, the cake should be fully cooled before adding the cream cheese topping and caramel sauce so the layers stay neat.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Moist Banana Base – The banana bread-style batter keeps the cake soft and tender.
Cinnamon Roll Flavor – The swirl filling adds warm, buttery cinnamon sweetness.
Cream Cheese Topping – Light, creamy, and slightly tangy for balance.
Caramel Finish – Adds richness and a beautiful glossy finish;
Salted Caramel Finish – Flaky salt on top makes the whole dessert taste more refined
Serving Suggestion
Serve this cake at room temperature or slightly chilled for the cleanest layers. It is delicious on its own, but also pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A little extra caramel drizzle on each slice makes it look even more tempting. This cake works especially well for gatherings, brunches, or as a make-ahead dessert.
Pro Tips for the Perfect Cake
Do Not Overbake – The cake should stay soft and moist, not dry.
Let It Cool Fully – The topping and caramel need a cooled base.
Use Ripe Bananas – They give the best sweetness and banana flavor.
Swirl Gently – Do not overmix the cinnamon filling into the batter.
Choose Homemade or Storebought Caramel – Use the caramel sauce recipe here if you want to make it from scratch, or use storebought caramel for convenience.
Chill Before Serving – This helps the cream cheese topping set properly.
Ingredient Notes
Bananas – Give the cake moisture, sweetness, and soft texture.
Eggs – Help bind the batter and give it structure.
Butter – Adds richness to both the cake and cinnamon filling.
Flour – Forms the base of the batter and keeps the cake stable.
Brown and White Sugar – Add sweetness and depth.
Cinnamon Filling – Creates the signature cinnamon roll swirl.
Cream Cheese – Makes the topping smooth, creamy, and slightly tangy.
Sahne – Helps the cream cheese topping become lighter and more spreadable.
Caramel – Adds a rich, buttery sweetness and a beautiful glossy finish that makes the cake taste more indulgent and balanced; use the caramel sauce recipe here if you want to make it from scratch, or use storebought caramel if you prefer.
Salt Flakes – Enhance the caramel flavor and give a salted caramel touch.
Ingredients
For the cake batter
2 bananas
2 eggs
135 g melted butter
45 ml milk
100 g white sugar
60 g brown sugar
250 g flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
A pinch of salt
For the cinnamon swirl
45 g brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
60 g soft butter
A pinch of salt
Vanilla extract
For the cream cheese topping
300 g cream cheese
75 g heavy cream
25 g powdered sugar
A pinch of salt
Vanilla extract
For the caramel sauce
Here’s the recipe -> (click here)
For finishing
Salt flakes
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the eggs, white sugar, and brown sugar, then whisk until combined. Add the melted butter and milk, and mix again. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Step 2: Make the Cinnamon Swirl
Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, soft butter, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
Step 3: Assemble the Cake
Pour the batter into a greased 20×20 cm or similar brownie’s-form pan. Add spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter and swirl gently with a knife or skewer, like a marble cake.
Step 4: Bake
Bake at 175–180°C for about 35–38 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. It is okay if a few crumbs remain, because the cake will continue setting as it cools.
Step 5: Make the Cream Cheese Topping
Mix the cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Chill until ready to use.
Step 6: Make the Caramel Sauce
Recipe -> (click here)
Step 7: Finish the Cake
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese topping over the top. Add the caramel sauce on top and swirl gently for a marbled look.
Step 8: Decorate and Serve
Finish with a few salt flakes on top and serve.
FAQ
Yes! You can swap every ingredient out to a vegan alternative for it to be vegan friendly!
Store the cake covered in the fridge because of the cream cheese topping.
It keeps well for several days and tastes great chilled.
For the best texture, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
This cake is best served cold or at room temperature, so reheating is not really needed.
If you want it slightly softer, let a slice sit out for a little while before eating.
Avoid microwaving for too long, or the topping and caramel may melt too much.
CINNAMON ROLL BANANA BREAD CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE
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Methode
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the eggs, white sugar, and brown sugar, then whisk until combined. Add the melted butter and milk, and mix again. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, soft butter, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- Pour the batter into a greased 20×20 cm or similar brownie’s-form pan. Add spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter and swirl gently with a knife or skewer, like a marble cake.
- Bake at 175–180°C for about 35–38 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. It is okay if a few crumbs remain, because the cake will continue setting as it cools.
- Mix the cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Chill until ready to use.
- Click here to see the recipe!
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese topping over the top. Add the caramel sauce on top and swirl gently for a marbled look.
- Finish with a few salt flakes on top and serve.
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