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!
- 26 Mar 2025
- Cook time 35 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 10 Servings
- 7 Ingredients
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:
Instructions:
- Peel the banana and mash it in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- 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.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Add the mashed banana and beat until fully incorporated.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Size | 66 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 200kcal | 10% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 2.76g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 33g | 10% |
| Fiber 0.65g | 2% |
| Sugar 22g | 22% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 5g | 6% |
| Saturated 2.74g | 9% |
| Cholesterol 33mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 55ug | 6% |
| Choline 22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 0.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 0.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 0.33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B9 9ug | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 0.09ug | 4% |
| Vitamin C 1.48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K 0.46ug | 0% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 16mg | 1% |
| Copper, Cu 0.05mg | 5% |
| Iron, Fe 0.27mg | 2% |
| Magnesium, Mg 10mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus, P 40mg | 3% |
| Potassium, K 80mg | 2% |
| Selenium, Se 4.82ug | 9% |
| Sodium, Na 10mg | 1% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.29mg | 3% |
| 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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