Description
Banana Cake is a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with warm hints of cinnamon and vanilla. This moist cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any special occasion. Easy to make, it’s a favorite for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With its enticing aroma and fluffy texture, every slice is a slice of happiness that will have everyone asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for deeper flavor)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Mix in softened butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg