Description
Indulge in a slice of this heavenly banana cake, bursting with rich flavors and an enticing aroma that will transport you to your childhood kitchen. Made with ripe bananas and topped with fluffy frosting, this cake is perfect for celebrations or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Easy to prepare, it’s a true crowd-pleaser that you’ll want to bake again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking pan.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg