Banana Bread Cake (Printable View)
Tender banana bread cake with cinnamon, optional nuts or chocolate chips, ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
# Ingredient List:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Add-ins
12 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9-inch square or round cake pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until combined. Take care not to overmix.
05 - If desired, fold in chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips until distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface. Place in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
07 - Allow the baked cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This cake is so tender and moist that people always ask for the secret after the first bite.
- You can toss in chocolate chips or nuts on a whim, making it as classic or as decadent as you like.
02 -
- Once, I tried to beat the batter thoroughly and ended up with a dense, gummy cake—so remember: gentle hands make for the best crumb.
- Sifting the dry ingredients, even if it feels fussy, actually does make the cake lighter—I learned this after comparing a few attempts.
03 -
- If your bananas aren’t ripe enough, roast them in their peels at 150°C (300°F) for 15 minutes to boost their sweetness.
- Line the pan with parchment so you can lift the whole cake out cleanly—no sticking, no worries.