Best 4 Amazingly Easy Banana Cake Recipes

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Satisfy your sweet cravings with our delectable banana cake, an incredibly moist and flavorful treat perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a tender crumb and a delightful banana flavor that will leave you wanting more. With simple ingredients and a hassle-free preparation process, this cake is a baker's delight.

Enhance your baking experience with our collection of irresistible variations, each offering a unique twist on the classic banana cake. From the decadent chocolate banana cake to the tangy lemon banana cake, our recipes cater to every palate. Indulge in the indulgent cream cheese frosting or the rich and nutty streusel topping.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful images to guide you through the process. Bake with confidence and impress your loved ones with this mouthwatering banana cake.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BANANA CAKE



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This banana cake using cake mix is positively delicious, easy to make and is topped with an amazing banana flavored whipped cream frosting!

Provided by Amanda Formaro

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

16.25 ounce box white cake mix PLUS ingredients on back of box ((you need milk in place of the water on the box))
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Milk (use measurement on cake mix box)
3 medium ripe bananas (mashed or broken into large chunks)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3.4 ounce package banana cream instant pudding
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 13x9 baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together dry cake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt.
  • Use milk in place of the water on the back of the cake mix box and use whole eggs instead of egg whites. Use oil as directed on box. Add milk, eggs, oil and bananas to the mixing bowl.
  • NOTE: Some white cake mixes have two versions, one with egg whites and one with whole eggs. If yours has this option, use the number of eggs called for in the whole-egg version.
  • Beat on low for 15-30 seconds to combine then increase speed to medium high and beat for two minutes, until well blended.
  • Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until cake springs back when gently touched in the center. Allow it to fully cool before frosting.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 69 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 104 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g

BANANA CAKE



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Provided by Shiran

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 3/4 cups (385g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter (, softened to room temperature)
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) light or dark brown sugar
4 large eggs (, at room temperature)
4 large ripe bananas
1 1/4 cups (300ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set it aside.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter, sugar, and oil on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl occasionally. Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract and beat until combined. With the mixer on low speed, add half of the dry ingredients and beat just until combined, then add the rest of the dry ingredients and beat just until combined. Do not overmix, the less you mix, the lighter the cake will be.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool to room temperature. Frost cake with cream cheese frosting.
  • Store cake in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

BANANA CAKE



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Buttermilk is best for this banana cake recipe, but feel free to substitute a combination of milk and plain yogurt, or milk alone in this dessert.From the book "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted (1 stick)
1/2 cup buttermilk, yogurt, or milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Blend in the melted butter, mixing together until moist. Add 1/4 cup of the buttermilk and combine.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the other 1/4 cup of buttermilk with the eggs and blend into the flour mixture. Add the vanilla and mashed bananas. Beat for 1 minute. Place the batter in a greased 9-by-13-by-2-inch pan.
  • To make the topping, squeeze the flour, brown sugar, and butter together with your hands. Crumble the topping evenly over the batter. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. When the cake is done, an inserted toothpick or fork should come out clean from the center.

A-NUMBER-1 BANANA CAKE



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This is a very versatile and fast cake recipe. Not only is it moist and delicious, the same batter can be used to make banana bread and muffins. Delicious frosted with chocolate or cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Kevin Ryan

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
4 ripe bananas, mashed
⅔ cup buttermilk
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 8 inch round pans. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in the bananas. Add flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk to the creamed mixture. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and place on a damp tea towel to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 51.9 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 324.2 mg, Sugar 31.2 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches: A smaller pan will result in a cake that is too thick and may not cook evenly.
  • Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes: A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean when it is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This amazingly easy banana cake is a delicious and moist treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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