Banana cake is a classic dessert that is both delicious and easy to make. It is the perfect way to use up overripe bananas, and it is always a hit with family and friends. This recipe is simple to follow and produces a moist and flavorful banana cake that everyone will love.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe medium bananas
- 3 eggs
- 250g of flour
- 150g of sugar
- 60ml of milk
- 80g butter
- 15g chemical yeast (baking powder)
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the mashed bananas to the butter mixture and stir until combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beating until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
- To make the cake more moist, add 1/2 cup of sour cream or yogurt to the batter.
- To add some extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit to the batter.
- For a fun twist, try making banana marble cake by swirling chocolate batter into the banana batter.
Enjoy!
Variations:
- For a Banana Nut Cake, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- For a Banana Chocolate Chip Cake, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
- For a Banana Coconut Cake, add 1/2 cup of coconut flakes to the batter.
- For a Banana Streusel Cake, combine 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of butter in a small bowl. Cut the mixture together with your fingers until it forms coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter before baking.
No matter how you choose to make it, this Banana Cake is sure to be a hit