Indulge in the delectable world of banana cakes with our comprehensive guide, featuring 7 extraordinary recipes that cater to every palate and dietary preference. From the classic Banana Cake bursting with moist banana flavor to the decadent Chocolate Chip Banana Cake adorned with a luscious chocolate ganache, these recipes offer a delightful array of textures and flavors.
Explore the wholesome goodness of the Vegan Banana Cake, crafted with plant-based ingredients for a guilt-free indulgence. For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the Gluten-Free Banana Cake delivers a tender and flavorful treat. Embark on a tropical adventure with the Pineapple Banana Cake, a harmonious blend of sweet bananas and tangy pineapples, or embrace the richness of the Sour Cream Banana Cake, where tangy sour cream adds a delightful twist to the classic recipe.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with the irresistibly indulgent Cream Cheese Banana Cake, featuring a velvety cream cheese frosting, or relish the simplicity of the One-Bowl Banana Cake, a fuss-free recipe that yields a moist and comforting cake with minimal effort. Each recipe is meticulously detailed with step-by-step instructions, ensuring baking success for home cooks of all skill levels.
BANANA CAKE (WITH CAKE MIX!)
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13-inch or disposable foil pan with oil or butter.
- In a large bowl, beat together bananas and eggs with an electric mixer at medium speed until the bananas are mashed, about 1 minute.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and pour the melted butter. Increase speed to medium and beat in the cake mix and milk until combined, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the batter into the greased pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the cake is firm in the center.
- Let the banana cake cool completely in the pan.
- Meanwhile, prepare the frosting. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, mix together the sugar, milk, and butter. Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly with a whisk.
- Remove from heat and mix in the powdered sugar until completely dissolved.
- Pour the frosting over the cooled cake. Let the frosting cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
- Note: The recipe yields a thin frosting. Double it for more!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 cal
THE BEST BANANA CAKE I'VE EVER HAD
This is absolutely the best banana cake I've ever had! It's supremely moist with cream cheese frosting, tons of banana, brown sugar, and cinnamon flavor.
Provided by Sally
Categories Cake
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
- Mash the bananas. I usually just use my mixer for this! Set mashed bananas aside.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. Set aside.
- Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy - about 1 minute. Add both sugars and beat on high speed for 2 minutes until creamed together. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the eggs and the vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until combined, then beat in the mashed bananas. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions alternating with the buttermilk and mixing each addition just until incorporated. Do not overmix. The batter will be slightly thick and a few lumps is OK.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top of the cake is browning too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
- Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely. After about 45 minutes, I usually place it in the refrigerator to speed things up.
- In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add 3 cups confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar (I add it). Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This helps sets the frosting and makes cutting easier.
- Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.
MOIST BANANA CAKE
This super moist banana cake is topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting for a dessert or afternoon pick-me-up that's impossible to beat. You'll never believe the secret to this amazing cake: the freezer!
Provided by Jamie
Categories Cake
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275°F. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 pan.
- In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with the lemon juice; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy; about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
- Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour, until just combined. Stir in mashed bananas.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 60-75 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. This could take longer than 75 minutes depending on your oven.
- Remove from oven and place directly into the freezer for 45 minutes. This will make the cake extremely moist.
- While the cake rests in the freezer, make the frosting. Beat the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add in 1 teaspoon vanilla and mix until incorporated.
- Add powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high speed until frosting is smooth.
- Spread over cooled cake. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 88 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 21 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 slice, Sodium 323 milligrams sodium, Sugar 52 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat
THE BEST BANANA CAKE
This banana cake is delectably moist, perfectly sweet and easy to make. Dark brown sugar and sour cream add depth to the batter, and we added melted butter instead of vegetable oil for a flavor boost. Fluffy cream cheese frosting and swirls of dulce de leche will make you go back for seconds. We also upped the ante by using bananas in two ways -- fresh bananas are mixed into the cake while maple-candied banana chips create a crunchy topping.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan (see Cook's Note) with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two longer sides. Lightly spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
- For the cake, mash the bananas in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher until very smooth. Whisk in the dark brown sugar, melted butter, sour cream, eggs and vanilla until smooth and combined. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture in thirds until just combined. Pour into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Leave the cake in the pan to cool slightly, about 30 minutes. Use the foil overhang to remove the cake from the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, beat the butter, cream cheese and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Reduce to low speed, then add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Transfer 1/2 cup of the frosting to a small bowl and stir in the dulce de leche until smooth. Cover both frostings with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to assemble the cake.
- For the candied banana chips, warm the maple syrup in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until it just starts bubbling. Add the banana chips and cook, tossing and stirring frequently with a rubber spatula, until the chips have absorbed almost all the maple syrup and are browned in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer the banana chips to a baking sheet, spread in an even layer and cool completely. Once cool, roughly chop.
- Transfer the cake to a serving platter. Spread about 3/4 cup plain cream cheese frosting all over the top of the cake.
- Dollop the dulce de leche frosting and remaining plain frosting on top, then use a small offset spatula to swirl both frostings together in a swooping design, making sure the frosting goes all the way to the edges of the cake. Top with the chopped candied banana chips.
BANANA CAKE VI
This cake was first made for me by a friend while I was visiting her after she had delivered her 11th child. I told her, 'I should have baked for you!'
Provided by Cindy Carnes
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice, set aside. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/8 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in banana mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and place directly into freezer for 45 minutes. This will make the cake very moist.
- For the frosting: In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add confectioners sugar and beat on low speed until combined, then on high until frosting is smooth. Spread on cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 298.8 mg, Sugar 50 g
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
- Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Banana cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and delicious frosting, it's the perfect cake for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this banana cake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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