Description
A classic Soft and Moist Banana Cake featuring ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients, delivering tender, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth texture perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or 1/2 cup oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
Optional Mix-ins and Variations
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour for gluten-free version
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pan. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth, setting the foundation for a moist, flavorful cake.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and a light crumb.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter with sugar until fluffy and pale to help create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate eggs one at a time for stability, then add vanilla extract for a fragrant boost.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add mashed bananas and milk to the creamed mixture, gently folding in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Cool Before Serving: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing the texture and moisture to set perfectly.
Notes
- Use super ripe bananas with dark skins for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter; stir only until ingredients are combined to avoid a dense cake.
- Measure flour by spooning and leveling to avoid adding too much, which could dry the cake.
- Use room temperature ingredients, including butter and eggs, for even blending.
- Check your oven temperature with a thermometer to ensure precise baking conditions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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