🍌 Banana Cake Recipe Card
This moist and fluffy banana cake is the perfect way to use up ripe bananas. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, it’s a no-fail dessert or snack that’s full of flavor. Whether served plain or topped with nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon sugar, this easy banana cake is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or spoon
- Baking pan (round or rectangular)
- Oven
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon optional
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup sugar brown or white
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Grease and flour a medium cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly before removing from the pan and serving.
Notes
The riper the bananas, the better the flavor and sweetness
You can substitute 1 cup of flour with oat or whole wheat flour for a healthier version
This cake also works well in a muffin tin for banana cupcakes!