Description
This Easiest Ever Banana Cake is a moist, flavorful loaf made with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients. Perfectly sweet and tender, it’s a quick bake that yields a delicious homemade treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Banana Cake Ingredients
- 3 ripe medium bananas
- 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 and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mash Bananas: Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth, creating a naturally sweet base for the cake.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to evenly distribute the leavening and sweetness.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cake dense.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the banana cake to cool in the pan before slicing and serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- You can substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar for a richer flavor.
- Check the cake at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking; oven temperatures vary.
- Optional: add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for added texture.
- Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
