Description
The Best Banana Cake is a nostalgic treat that captures the essence of home baking. Bursting with sweet banana flavor and topped with creamy frosting, this moist cake is perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or simply indulging on a cozy afternoon. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create a delightful dessert that will bring smiles to everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients (oil, eggs, vanilla) with mashed bananas; stir into dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg