Moist Banana Cake (Printable View)
A moist, flavorful cake packed with ripe bananas and the right touch of sweetness for any occasion.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
06 - 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
11 - 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the mashed bananas with granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
05 - If desired, gently fold in chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula for an even surface.
07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
08 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Serve plain or with your preferred frosting.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The batter comes together in one bowl with no fancy equipment required, which means less cleanup and more time to enjoy a slice while it is still slightly warm.
- Those overripe bananas sitting on your counter right now finally have a purpose beyond the compost bin.
02 -
- Underripe bananas will leave the cake tasting bland, so wait until the peels are heavily spotted or nearly black before using them.
- Opening the oven door before the 35-minute mark can cause the center to collapse, so resist the urge to peek early.
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- Freeze your overripe bananas whole in their skins whenever you have extras, then thaw them overnight in a bowl for instant baking readiness.
- Measure the oil by pouring it into the measuring cup first and using the same unwashed cup for the milk so the milk slides out cleanly without sticking.