Easy banana cake

Whip up a delicious Easy Banana Cake with simple ingredients like ripe bananas, self-raising flour, and vanilla extract. Perfectly moist and fluffy, this quick recipe makes for an ideal treat any time of day!

  • 30 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 35 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 10 Servings
  • 7 Ingredients

Easy banana cake

This easy banana cake recipe is perfect for when you have ripe bananas that need to be used up. It’s a simple yet delicious treat that’s quick to make, requiring only basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. The result is a soft, moist cake with a delightful banana flavor that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

1 cup self-raising flour
150g
1 cup sugar
200g
1/4 cup butter
54g
1 egg
50g
1 tsp vanilla extract
4g
1/4 cup milk (1% fat)
60g
1 banana
120g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Banana:
- Peel the banana and mash it in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the Wet Ingredients:
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Add the mashed banana and beat until fully incorporated.
4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- Sift the self-raising flour into the wet mixture.
- Add the milk.
- Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix; you want the batter to be smooth but not too beaten.
5. Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve:
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
7. Optional:
- You can dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar, or frost it with your favorite icing if desired.

Tips:

- Make sure your banana is ripe, as it will be sweeter and easier to mash, providing a better texture and flavor to the cake.

- Soften the butter to room temperature before mixing it with other ingredients to ensure a smoother batter.

- Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined. Over-mixing can result in a tougher cake.

- If you prefer, you can add nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit to the batter for extra texture and flavor.

- Preheat your oven to the correct temperature before you start mixing the ingredients to ensure even baking.

- Line your baking pan with parchment paper or spray it with non-stick spray to make it easier to remove the cake after baking.

- Check the doneness of the cake by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, the cake is ready.

- For an extra touch, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or top it with cream cheese frosting.

Now that your easy banana cake is ready, enjoy a deliciously moist and fragrant slice with a cup of tea or coffee. This cake is perfect for sharing with friends and family, or as a comforting treat for yourself. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep the cake fresh and ready for your next craving.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size66 grams
Energy
Calories 200kcal10%
Protein
Protein 2.76g2%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 33g10%
Fiber 0.65g2%
Sugar 22g22%
Fat
Fat 5g6%
Saturated 2.74g9%
Cholesterol 33mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 55ug6%
Choline 22mg4%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg5%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg3%
Vitamin B3 0.33mg2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg2%
Vitamin B9 9ug2%
Vitamin B12 0.09ug4%
Vitamin C 1.48mg2%
Vitamin E 0.07mg0%
Vitamin K 0.46ug0%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 16mg1%
Copper, Cu 0.05mg5%
Iron, Fe 0.27mg2%
Magnesium, Mg 10mg2%
Phosphorus, P 40mg3%
Potassium, K 80mg2%
Selenium, Se 4.82ug9%
Sodium, Na 10mg1%
Zinc, Zn 0.29mg3%
Water
Water 22g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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