Description
This easy banana bread cake is ultra-moist, sweet, and soft—perfect for anyone new to baking! With ripe bananas and simple ingredients, it’s the ultimate no-fuss treat for breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/4 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt (optional, for added moisture)
Optional Add-ins:
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mash Bananas & Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
Whisk Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold dry ingredients into banana mixture. Do not overmix.
Add Buttermilk/Yogurt (Optional): Fold in buttermilk or yogurt to add extra softness.
Add-ins (Optional): Stir in chocolate chips or chopped nuts, if using.
Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use Ripe Bananas: The darker and spottier the banana, the better the sweetness and texture.
Don’t Overmix: Stir only until combined to avoid a dense, tough cake.
Optional Moisture Boost: Buttermilk or yogurt adds softness and moisture.
Add Flavor: Customize with cinnamon, chocolate chips, or your favorite nuts.
Gluten-Free Tip: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend; check batter texture before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
