• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Sweetphi logo

  • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Five Ingredient Fridays
  • About
  • Partnerships
  • Cookbooks
  • Life
    • Catching up with the Kelnhofers
    • Travel
    • Parenting
    • Baby
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Banana Snack Cake with Greek Yogurt Frosting Recipe

September 25, 2018 By Sweetphi 7 Comments

This is the best banana snack cake with Greek yogurt frosting recipe around, you’re going to make it over and over because it’s so good! This easy banana snack cake is made with Greek yogurt and has a Greek yogurt frosting and is perfect for any occasion – it definitely makes for a great snack or dessert.

Banana snack cake with Greek yogurt frosting, how to make Greek yogurt frosting, banana cake made with Greek yogurt, banana snack cake recipe, the best frosted banana snack cake recipe

Banana snack cake recipe 

This banana snack cake is the ultimate snack cake recipe. Light and small enough for a snack, because it’s made with Greek yogurt and less sugar than traditional cake, you won’t feel guilty about having a piece (or two!) or feeding it to kiddos.

With a slightly sweet and perfectly tangy frosting, your guests will be requesting this cake over and over again.

Banana snack cake with Greek yogurt frosting, how to make Greek yogurt frosting, banana cake made with Greek yogurt, banana snack cake recipe, the best frosted banana snack cake recipe

Banana desserts are a huge favorite in my house. My husband in particular goes nuts over banana desserts. A few years ago I made this banana caramel swirl cake, and it’s one I have made repeatedly and always gets rave reviews, so I thought I’d step it up a notch and make it a little more kid friendly (less sugar and a few more good ingredients like Greek yogurt!).

Banana snack cake with Greek yogurt frosting, how to make Greek yogurt frosting, banana cake made with Greek yogurt, banana snack cake recipe, the best frosted banana snack cake recipe

Since bananas are one of my son’s favorites, I made this cake for his 1st birthday party. I made him a little cupcake and then doubled the recipe and made it into a larger 9 by 13 pan for all the adult guests.

Greek yogurt frosting

What really sets this cake apart is the Greek yogurt frosting. Greek yogurt has a wonderful tang to it, and it works really well for creating smooth and creamy frosting for banana cake. I’ve included instructions on how to make Greek yogurt frosting in the recipe below.

Banana snack cake with Greek yogurt frosting, how to make Greek yogurt frosting, banana cake made with Greek yogurt, banana snack cake recipe, the best frosted banana snack cake recipe

I think you’re going to love this banana snack cake recipe!

I’d love to hear from you in the comments: do you like banana desserts?

Banana Snack Cake with Greek Yogurt Frosting Recipe

Banana Snack Cake with Greek Yogurt Frosting Recipe

Ingredients

  • For the banana cake batter:
  • 1 cup all purpose flour (or you could do 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large very ripe bananas, peeled, and mashed
  • For the Greek Yogurt frosting:
  • 4 ounces (1/2 cup) plain Greek Yogurt (I like to use 2%)
  • 4 ounces (1/2 cup) cream cheese, softened to room temperature (I like to use low fat cream cheese)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an8 x 8 cake pan with cooking spray, or line a 12 muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer (with the paddle attachment), or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, add the butter and sugars (granulated and brown sugar) on medium speed until well combined and light and fluffy – about 3-4 minutes.
  • To the butter and sugar mixture add the Greek yogurt, vanilla and eggs and mix until combined - about 2 minutes.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the mashed bananas until incorporated, you want to fold in the bananas until they are just incorporated, you don't want to over mix, so a few lumps are ok.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, or divide the batter between the lined muffin pan.
  • Bake the cake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If making cupcakes, bake for 18-20 minutes, or a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cupcake, comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • For the frosting:
  • In a the bowl of a stand mixer (with the paddle attachment) or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, cream together the, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and butter until well combined and smooth - about 3-4 minutes.
  • With the mixer on low, gradually add the confectioners’ sugar a cup at a time until incorporated and smooth, and lastly add in the vanilla extract and mix for 2 more minutes until smooth.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake or pipe onto the cupcakes and enjoy
  • Notes

    Makes 1 8x8 square dish of cake or 12 cupcakes. You could also use a 9 x 9 pan, it just won't be as thick!
    Recipe easily doubles, I like doubling it and making it for adult parties in a 9 x 13 pan, baking time increases when doubling the batch to around 40 minutes.
    Store leftover cake/cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to a week in an air tight container.
    Recipe adapted from thisand this recipe

    © Sweetphi

    Banana snack cake with Greek yogurt frosting, how to make Greek yogurt frosting, banana cake made with Greek yogurt, banana snack cake recipe, the best frosted banana snack cake recipe

    Related Posts

    • 5 ingredient banana pistachio coconut smoothie from @Sweetphi
      5 Ingredient Banana Pistachio Coconut Smoothie

      Cold, refreshing, and super delicious, this 5 ingredient banana pistachio coconut smoothie will start your…

    • Banana Caramel Swirl Cake
      Banana Caramel Swirl Cake

      Today I'm sharing a recipe for a super delicious banana caramel swirl cake which uses…

    • Banana pancakes with peach streusel topping from @Sweetphi
      Banana Pancakes with Peach Streusel Topping

      Weekends are meant for lazy mornings and delicious homemade brunch. These banana pancakes with peach…

    Filed Under: Blog Posts, Breakfast/Brunch, Brownies & Bars, Cakes & Cupcakes, Dessert, Healthy, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: banana cake made with Greek yogurt, banana snack cake recipe, Banana snack cake with Greek yogurt frosting, easy banana snack cake, Greek yogurt frosting, how to make Greek yogurt frosting, the best frosted banana snack cake recipe

    Did you make this recipe? Hashtag with us! Be sure to follow/tag @PhiliaKelnhofer and hashtag #sweetphiblog – we love to see what you’re cooking up!”

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Healthy Kitchen 101 says

      October 8, 2018 at 12:06 am

      I can feel it’s so delicate and tender by the Greek yogurt frosting. As a Greek yogurt fan, this gives me a great combination to enjoy the sweet besides original one xo – Natalie

      Reply
      • Sweetphi says

        October 8, 2018 at 9:58 am

        Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, I think you’ll love this cake!

        Reply

    Trackbacks

    1. How to Make a Baby Smash Cake & a Simple 1st Birthday Party - Sweetphi says:
      October 8, 2018 at 4:40 pm

      […] a recipe that you’re comfortable feeding your baby. For me, I made this banana cake with Greek yogurt frosting because it didn’t have a ton of sugar and was made with wholesome ingredients (much better […]

      Reply
    2. Healthy Snacks for Work you Really Want to Try - Lifesoever says:
      April 17, 2019 at 4:41 am

      […] Source|Recipe: SweetPhi […]

      Reply
    3. The Easiest Banana Bread Muffins - Sweetphi says:
      May 21, 2019 at 5:33 am

      […] a fun time mashing them up and attempting to eat them.  Last year, I  made this yummy banana snack cake with Greek yogurt frosting as Ben’s birthday cake and it was huge hit, so I’m not surprised that the muffins […]

      Reply
    4. Faves and Life Lately - 11 - Sweetphi says:
      May 26, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      […] He loves banana so we make all sorts of banana recipes.  Lately, we made a batch of these banana snack cake and they didn’t last long!  And the easiest banana muffins. We all love […]

      Reply
    5. Homemade Chocolate Birthday Cake with Frosting - Sweetphi says:
      August 29, 2019 at 6:07 am

      […] year I made a banana cake with Greek yogurt frosting for my son Ben’s birthday. This year, I had just had the twins (all three of my kids share a […]

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Primary Sidebar

    Sweetphi - Philia Kelnhofer - food blogger head shot image

    Welcome to the SweetPhi blog, I’m Phi! I live in Milwaukee, WI. I’m a busy working mom (and cookbook author x2) to newborn boy-girl twins and a toddler.

    I am all about helping make mealtime a little easier and sharing inspiration for those with a busy lifestyle!

    Learn More

    Load up on new recipes, exclusive goodies, + more!

     

    Footer

    Instagram

    • Hi, Phi here! For those of you who don’t know me, I’m a cookbook author and have a website (www.sweetphi.com) where I share fast and easy recipes for busy people and am a mom to three amazing kids (a 2 year old and 5 month old boy-girl twins), I love in Milwaukee, WI!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’ve written 2 cookbooks, a 5-ingredient cookbook (I use it ALL the time) and a baby food cookbook (I’m about to start feeding my twins so I’ll be using it all the time- and I still make recipes from it like apple sauce and carrot-cheese sauce for my toddler).
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
As a thank you to all the amazing people who have purchased my cookbooks, I’m doing a special holiday gift- show proof of purchase (it can be you holding a book if you purchased it a while ago) and I’ll send you a fun reusable grocery tote. I’ve gotten the sweetest messages of people who have purchased upwards of FIFTEEN copies for friends and family!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Find out more here 👉🏻 https://sweetphi.com/get-your-free-sweetphi-tote-bag/
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#smallbusinessowner #free #giveaway #totebag #smallbusinessowner #sweetphiblog #bossbabe #workingmomlofe #femalebusinessowner #workingmom #cookbookauthor #foodblogger #cookbook #babyfood #fastandeasyrecipes #5ingredients #5ingredientsorless #5ingredientrecipes #5ingredientrecipe #recipedeveloper #momlife ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📸 @studio29photography
    • These gingerbread muffins with a cream cheese frosting are just dreamy- they’re perfect for cozy winter mornings, and you won’t be able to stop at one because they’re so perfect! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Recipe here 👉🏻 https://sweetphi.com/gingerbread-muffins-with-cream-cheese-frosting/
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#holidays #muffins #gingerbread #gingerbreadmuffins #sweetphi #foodblog #frosting #milwaukeefoodblogger #brunch #breakfast #breakfastrecipe #muffinrecipe  #dessertlover #easyrecipe #easydessertrecipe #baking #weekendbaking  #familyrecipes  #instafood #instayum #sweetphiblog  #onthetable #recipe #foodphotographer #recipedeveloper  #foodblogger  #foodblogeats  #wisconsinblogger  #thekitchn  #workingmom ⠀
    • A food gift worth giving to those you love: red wine brownies in a jar! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You gift a lucky special someone with homemade brownie mix and a bottle of red wine, and they get to make brownies with a splash of red wine and then drink the rest…WIN WIN! All the ingredients (and super affordable wine) were purchased from @picknsavestores
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Recipe here: https://sweetphi.com/red-wine-brownies-in-a-jar/
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #ad #MyPicknSave #brownies #redwine #foodgift #foodgifts #masonjar #wine #sweets #baking #holidaybaking #sweettooth #chocolate #chocolatelover #chocolaterecipe #chocolatebrownies #recipevideo #sweetphiblog #foodblogeats #desserts #dessertrecipe
    • Are you holding the phone? These babes are 5 MONTHS old already!! I for one am still in shock I have twins and a toddler 🙀😍🙀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Oh, and the newest Catching Up With The Kelnhofers is on the blog 👉🏻 https://sweetphi.com/catching-up-with-the-kelnhofers-17/
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#twins #boygirltwins #twinmom #twinmomlife #twinsofinstagram #twinstagram #monthlyphotos #twinmama #lifewithtwins #5monthsold #twinsandatoddler #3under3 #boymom #girlmom #momlife #sweetphiblog  #babiesofig #honestmotherhood #motherhood #ig_motherhood #mommyblogger #momblogger  #morherhoodunplugged #thesimpleeveryday #milwaukeemom #twinstyle #workingmom #femalebusinessowner #workingmomlife
    • When it comes to Thanksgiving leftovers, turkey is the star, just like it is on the big day. This year, the kids were sick so we missed Thanksgiving, so we just made a little Thanksgiving feast tonight!! Who says Thanksgiving can’t be a little late? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Anyway!! If you’re ever wondering what to do with leftover turkey (or ham) might I suggest these amazing breakfast sandwiches?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
These easy Thanksgiving leftovers breakfast sandwiches are so simple to make. Recipe here 👉🏼https://sweetphi.com/thanksgiving-leftovers-breakfast-sandwiches/
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#foodblogger #breakfastrecipe #brunchrecipe #holidays #holidayrecipe #thanksgiving #turkey #eggs #breakfastsandwich #thanksgivingleftovers  #milwaukeeblogger #sweetphiblog #turkeysandwich #mealideas #leftovers
    • Recipes
    • Baby
    • Cookbook
    • Five Ingredient Fridays
    • Travel
    · Copyright © 2019 · Sweetphi · Privacy Policy ·