Description
A simple yet delightful banana cake that captures warmth and nostalgia, perfect for family gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract; stir until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or top with desired toppings before serving.
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana cake, easy dessert, no mixer, family recipe