Banana Bread Cake (Printable Version)
Tender banana bread cake with mashed bananas, cinnamon and brown sugar; bake 35-40 minutes. Optional nuts or chocolate chips.
# What You Need:
→ 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 mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in chopped walnuts or pecans and chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the homey comforts of banana bread in a lighter, fluffier cake—almost like a secret upgrade.
- It comes together with pantry staples and never fails to win over guests, especially with those gooey chocolate chips or nutty bits tucked inside.
02 -
- If you overmix the batter, the cake can come out chewy instead of tender—I learned that after my second attempt.
- Using truly overripe bananas gives a flavor and moisture kick you simply can't fake with fresher fruit.
03 -
- I always mash bananas with a fork for some chunkiness rather than pureeing them—you’ll get tiny flavor bursts as you eat.
- Warming slices for 15 seconds in the microwave revives the fresh-baked feel even days later.