Description
Banana Cake is a delightful treat that captures the essence of home baking. This moist and flavorful cake, made with ripe bananas, is perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration, brunch gathering, or simply an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 0.33 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an eight-inch round baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth (about one cup).
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Mix eggs and melted butter into the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- 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 before frosting or serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips before baking. Ensure your bananas are well-spotted but not overly mushy for optimal flavor.