Description
Indulge in this easy banana cake that transforms overripe bananas into a fluffy, flavorful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your preferred baking pan (loaf or square) with butter or cooking spray.
- 2. Mash the Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and pudding-like in texture.
- 3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring each addition is well combined.
- 5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon (if using). Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
- 6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7. Cool and Serve: Allow to cool slightly before transferring to plates. Enjoy plain or with icing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg