Description
Banana cake is a delightful treat that transforms overripe bananas into a moist, flavorful dessert. With a golden-brown crust and a rich banana flavor enhanced by warm spices, this cake is perfect for any occasion—from cozy weekends to festive celebrations. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, you’ll find yourself baking this recipe time and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with some lumps for texture.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and optional cinnamon.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy in a separate bowl.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then gently fold in the mashed bananas.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg