Mama's Easy Banana Cake

Bring warmth and nostalgia to your kitchen with Mama's Easy Banana Cake—a foolproof recipe that transforms overripe bananas into a moist, tender dessert bursting with classic flavor. This effortless cake, perfect for beginner bakers, comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and features pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and butter. The secret lies in the trio of perfectly mashed bananas, a dash of vanilla extract, and a touch of baking powder for that extra softness. Baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes, this one-bowl wonder is ideal for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to afternoon tea. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or elevate it with your favorite frosting—this banana cake is comfort baking at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large Ripe bananas
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel the bananas and mash them thoroughly in a large mixing bowl using a fork or potato masher until smooth.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

In another large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Fold the mashed bananas into the wet mixture until evenly combined.

Step 7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three stages, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, stirring gently after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 8

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1143.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2635.2

Total Fat 63.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 507.0mg	0%
Sodium 2322.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 487.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 257.2g
Protein 46.3g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 274.5mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 2065.7mg	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: 21.1%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 72.1%