Edie's Easiest Banana Cake

Moist, fluffy, and bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, Edie's Easiest Banana Cake lives up to its name as the ultimate no-fuss dessert. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe combines pantry staples like melted butter, vanilla extract, and a hint of baking soda to create a perfectly tender crumb every time. The batter comes together effortlessly with a single bowl for dry ingredients and another for wet, making cleanup a breeze. Whether you enjoy it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with whipped cream, this versatile banana cake is sure to become your go-to treat for quick weeknight desserts or casual weekend gatherings. Perfect for using up overripe bananas, this beginner-friendly recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pieces ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 piece large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour an 8-inch square baking pan, or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.

Step 2

Peel the bananas and mash them in a large mixing bowl using a fork or potato masher until smooth and mostly lump-free.

Step 3

Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined.

Step 6

Pour in the milk and stir until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Slice and serve as-is, or dust with powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for a special touch!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(973.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2697.8

Total Fat 104.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 449.8mg	0%
Sodium 1958.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 422.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 247.5g
Protein 31.8g	0%

Vitamin D 67.8IU	0%
Calcium 172.3mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1657.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.2%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 61.2%