Best Banana Cake Recipe
A moist and delicious banana cake made with ripe bananas, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium to large ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, mixing well.
- Whisk together the flour and baking soda in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting or dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for the best flavor. For added texture, mix in walnuts or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg