Description
A warm and comforting banana cake that melts in your mouth, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- Mix the mashed bananas into the butter mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving, and enjoy your delightful slice of banana cake!
Notes
Make sure your bananas are ripe; the more spots they have, the sweeter your cake will be. Don’t overmix the batter; mix until just combined for a tender cake. Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruits to customize your cake. Let the cake cool completely before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana cake, dessert, baking, sweet treat, comfort food