The Easy Banana Cake Recipe You’ll Make Again and Again

Got a few overripe bananas sitting on the counter? Don’t throw them out. Very ripe bananas are actually perfect for baking because their flavor becomes sweeter, softer, and richer. That is exactly what gives banana cake its delicious texture and deep homemade flavor.

This simple banana cake is soft, moist, comforting, and almost impossible to mess up. Best of all, you do not need a mixer or complicated ingredients. Just mix everything together, pop it into the oven, and enjoy the incredible smell filling your kitchen.

Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon coffee break.

Ingredients

• 3 very ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
• Handful of chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

How to Make Banana Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. Add the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract, and mix well until combined.

Add the flour and baking powder, and stir gently just until the batter becomes smooth. Avoid overmixing.

If desired, fold in cinnamon, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.

Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Serving Suggestions

This banana cake is delicious on its own, but even better served warm with:

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream
• Hot coffee or tea
• A drizzle of honey or maple syrup
• Fresh berries on the side

Soft, sweet, and full of comforting banana flavor, this is one of those classic homemade cakes you will want to make again and again.