Best Banana Cake: Irresistibly Moist Recipe for Home Bakers
Discover the secrets to baking the best banana cake that is irresistibly moist and full of flavor. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
- Mix in the sugar and softened butter until creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Banana Cake, Moist Cake, Dessert Recipe, Home Baking