Description
Banana cake is a delightful dessert that transforms simple ingredients into a moist and flavorful treat. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round 9-inch cake pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cooling in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg