Banana Cake Recipe: Your New Go-To Treat

This banana cake is like a delicious banana bread that went to a fancy party—moist, sweet, and absolutely irresistible!

Get ready to rock your taste buds with a banana cake that’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys! This recipe will take those ripe bananas you have lying around and transform them into a moist, delicious cake. With easy-to-follow steps and a sprinkle of humor, you’re in for baking bliss. Stick around and let’s make some kitchen magic!

Banana Bliss Cake

banana bliss cake

Moist, fluffy, and with just the right amount of sweetness, Banana Bliss Cake will make you go bananas in the best way possible! This delightful dessert hails from the heart of home baking, blending the comfort of ripe bananas with a touch of spice.

  • Cooking method: Baking
  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 50 minutes
  • Cuisine type: Western

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the banana mixture, alternating with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
  7. Fold in ground cinnamon. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Suggestions

  • Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangy twist.
  • Top the cake with cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts for extra decadence.
  • Add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter for a delightful surprise.
  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’re feeling extra indulgent.

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