Description
Discover the delicious simplicity of this homemade Banana Cake recipe. Perfectly moist, flavorful, and tender, this banana cake is an easy-to-make dessert that everyone will love. Ideal for beginners and experienced bakers alike, it features ripe bananas, fluffy texture, and versatile serving options. An irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add softened butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, and beat until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold these into the wet mixture, then fold in sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Store once completely cooled.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture.
- Ensure the cake is fully cooled before slicing to maintain a clean cut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg