This scrumptious banana cake recipe makes a delightful dessert or breakfast for any occasion! This recipe serves 8 people and is a perfect way to use up ripe bananas. It has a total preparation time of 15 minutes and a cooking time of 35 minutes, making it a quick yet tasty sweet treat. This banana cake recipe has a total of 340 calories per slice, which includes 7g of protein, 51.5g of carbs, and 11g of fat.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in eggs, one at a time, and mix well between each addition. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.
- Serve the cake warm or room temperature as a tasty dessert or breakfast.
Additional Notes:
This cake is best enjoyed fresh, but it will last for 2-3 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also freeze the cake for up to 1 month if you want to make it ahead of time.
Category:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American