Description
Banana cake is a beloved classic that embodies comfort and nostalgia in every bite. With its moist texture and delightful aroma of ripe bananas and vanilla, this cake is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy afternoon snack. Easy to prepare, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite, inviting smiles and warmth with each delicious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe bananas (about 450g)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (113g)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf or round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter, then add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually fold this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for ten minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg