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Banana Bread Cake

Banana Bread Cake

  • Author: easysweetmeal
  • Total Time: 40 minute
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x

Description

This Banana Bread Cake is the perfect blend of soft, moist banana bread and tender cake—with a warm hint of cinnamon and the option to add walnuts or chocolate chips. It’s a simple yet indulgent dessert or snack that’s ideal for using up ripe bananas and pleasing everyone at the table.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt

  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Grease and line an 8-inch round or square baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:

    • Mashed bananas

    • Melted butter

    • Brown and white sugar

    • Eggs

    • Vanilla extract

  • Whisk until smooth and well combined.

3. Combine the Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, mix:

    • Flour

    • Baking soda

    • Cinnamon

    • Salt

4. Bring It All Together

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.

  • Fold in the sour cream (or yogurt) until the batter is smooth and creamy.

  • If using nuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them in at this stage.

5. Bake to Perfection

  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool and Serve

  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  • Slice and enjoy as-is or dust with powdered sugar for a simple finish.

Notes

  • Always use room-temperature eggs for a smoother batter.

  • You can prepare the batter up to 1 day in advance and refrigerate before baking.

  • Add-ins like chopped dates, cinnamon chips, or swirls of nut butter take this to another level.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://easysweetmeal.com/banana-bread-cake/