Description
Delight in the comforting flavors of this homemade banana cake, a nostalgic treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a fluffy texture. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether for celebrations or a cozy afternoon snack. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or enjoy it plain—either way, it’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1.5 cups mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the mashed bananas and eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture; mix well.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg