Description
A moist and rich banana cake filled with the sweetness of ripe bananas, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk or buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk or buttermilk, until just combined.
- Fold in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Consider topping with cream cheese frosting or a drizzle of chocolate ganache for an extra indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana cake, dessert, baking, family recipe, sweet treat