Description
Banana Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a moist and fluffy texture. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy family gathering. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a warm and inviting treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The rich aroma of freshly baked banana cake will fill your kitchen, making it hard to resist. Dress it up with creamy frosting or enjoy it plain for a comforting dessert that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a round baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add softened butter and sugar; beat until creamy. Incorporate eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg