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Classic Banana Cake
75 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
10Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
280 kcalCalories
4 gProtein
45 gCarbs
10 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

Classic Banana Cake

Traditional dish · American

A moist and tender banana cake, perfect for any occasion. This classic recipe features ripe bananas for natural sweetness and a rich flavor.

Ingredients

Servings10
  • Ripe Bananas3 large
  • All-purpose Flour2 cups
  • Granulated Sugar1 cup
  • Unsalted Butter1/2 cup (1 stick)
  • Eggs2 large
  • Baking Soda1 teaspoon
  • Salt1/2 teaspoon
  • Vanilla Extract1 teaspoon
  • Sour Cream or Buttermilk1/4 cup

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

  3. 3

    Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

  6. 6

    Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the sour cream or buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

  7. 7

    Fold in the mashed bananas.

  8. 8

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.

  9. 9

    Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

  10. 10

    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

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