Description
Enjoy a moist and fluffy banana cake that transforms overripe bananas into a delightful treat. With its golden-brown exterior and soft, tender interior, this simple recipe is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re cozying up on a rainy day or entertaining guests. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, this nostalgic dessert will have everyone coming back for seconds. Feel free to enhance it with chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (medium)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar (granulated or brown)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg