Banana Cake
Banana cake is soft, moist, and full of delicious banana flavor. It’s a little bit like banana bread but lighter and fluffier. Plus, it’s super easy to make! You don’t need any fancy equipment—just a bowl, a spoon, and a little bit of time.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or fork
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Sifter
- Cake Pan
- Baking spray or parchment paper
- Toothpick
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 4 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup chocolate chips
For Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional but Delicious!):
- 4 oz ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pan with butter or spray, or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Stir until everything is well combined.
Step 4: Combine
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix! If using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.
Step 5: Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. If adding frosting, wait until the cake is fully cooled before spreading it on top.
Notes
Nutritional Value (Per Serving, Approximate)
These values are based on a standard slice (1/9 of the cake) without frosting. If you add frosting or mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, the values will be higher.- Calories: 250-280 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 20g
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.