Best 5 Banana Bread Snack Cake Recipes

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**Banana Bread Snack Cake: A Sweet and Cozy Treat**

Indulge in the irresistible aroma of freshly baked banana bread snack cake, a delightful treat that combines the comforting flavors of ripe bananas, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness. This versatile recipe offers three variations to suit your preferences: a classic banana bread snack cake, a decadent chocolate chip banana bread snack cake, and a moist and nutty banana bread snack cake with walnuts. Each variation promises a unique taste experience, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure bliss. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a heartwarming dessert, this banana bread snack cake is sure to satisfy your cravings.

**Classic Banana Bread Snack Cake:**

The classic banana bread snack cake is a timeless recipe that showcases the natural sweetness of bananas. With a simple blend of everyday ingredients, this cake delivers a moist and flavorful texture that melts in your mouth. The addition of cinnamon and nutmeg adds a warm and inviting aroma, making it the perfect companion for a cozy afternoon with a cup of tea or coffee.

**Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Snack Cake:**

For those with a sweet tooth, the chocolate chip banana bread snack cake is an irresistible indulgence. The combination of ripe bananas and rich chocolate chips creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The moist and tender crumb provides the perfect backdrop for the gooey chocolate chips, making each bite a moment of pure delight.

**Banana Bread Snack Cake with Walnuts:**

For a nutty twist, the banana bread snack cake with walnuts is a delightful variation. The addition of walnuts adds a satisfying crunch and a nutty flavor that complements the sweetness of the bananas. The walnuts also add a touch of rustic charm, making this cake perfect for a casual brunch or a special occasion.

No matter which variation you choose, the banana bread snack cake is sure to be a hit. Its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions make it a great recipe for bakers of all skill levels. So preheat your oven and get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey with this irresistible treat.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA SNACKING CAKE WITH SALTED CARAMEL GLAZE



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This buttery snacking cake is a bit like banana bread, but richer, and topped with a sticky caramel frosting that is dotted with crunchy flakes of sea salt. The frosting, made from brown sugar and heavy cream, is easier than a classic caramel, but just as compelling, with the sea salt contrasting perfectly with its sweetness. It's important to use ripe bananas here. Soft, spotty ones with dark yellow skins will be the sweetest and most complex. Firm, pale yellow bananas just don't have enough intensity to flavor the cake.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     snack, cakes, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), melted, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups/185 grams all-purpose flour
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup/250 grams mashed banana (from 2 to 3 very ripe bananas)
1/4 cup/60 milliliters sour cream
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons/65 grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into pieces
1/3 packed cup/70 grams dark brown sugar
1/4 cup/60 milliliters heavy cream
Large pinch of fine sea salt
1/4 cup/30 grams confectioners' sugar
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-9-inch pan, and then line with parchment paper, letting the two long ends hang over the edges by at least 2 inches.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt. Whisk in bananas, melted butter, sour cream, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.
  • Scrape into baking pan and smooth the top. Bake until the top springs back when lightly pressed in the center, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • When cake is cool, make the glaze: In a medium or large pot (not a small one because the mixture will bubble up), combine butter, brown sugar, heavy cream and salt. Bring to a full boil and continue to boil over medium heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth, then immediately pour over cooled cake. Spread evenly across cake and let set for at least 30 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 269, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 194 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 very ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Grated zest of 1 orange
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
Walnut halves, for decorating (optional)
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (1/2 pound)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 by 2-inch round cake pan.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on low speed until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, turn out onto a cooling rack, and cool completely.
  • Spread the frosting thickly on the top of the cake and decorate with walnut halves, if using.
  • Mix the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed until just combined. Don't whip! Add the sugar and mix until smooth.

BANANA SNACK CAKE



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"I often make this moist banana cake for birthday days," remarks Dawn Fagerstrom from Warren, Minnesota. "The recipe is good for making cupcakes, too - they taste great even without frosting."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped nuts
FROSTING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
6 tablespoons 2% milk
2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm. , Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (58g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BANANA CAKE V



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Very moist cake; great as a snack! Use bananas that are starting to turn black.

Provided by Cristin

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups white sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup sour cream
1 cup mashed bananas
1 ½ cups cake flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs and beat well. Dissolve soda in the sour cream and add it to the butter mixture. Beat well. Add the mashed bananas and mix in. Add cake flour and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Pour batter into a 9x9 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 174.1 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

BANANA SNACK CAKE



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This is a nice way to use up that last banana that's gotten too ripe. It makes a nice small snack cake (Hence, the name!) rather than a big bread loaf.

Provided by MTpockets

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 1 8x8 pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup ripe banana, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 350'.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking soda.
  • In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, water, oil, vanilla and banana.
  • Stir Into dry ingredients, just until moistened.
  • Transfer to a greased and floured 8x8 inches square pan.
  • Bake at 350' for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Dust with confectioners sugar before serving.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
  • Mash the bananas well before adding them to the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.

Conclusion:

This easy-to-follow recipe will help you create a delicious and moist banana bread snack cake. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can whip up this delightful treat in no time. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends. So, preheat your oven and gather your ingredients - it's time to indulge in the sweet and comforting flavors of banana bread snack cake!

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