Banana Bread Cake, Moist (Printable Version)
Moist banana bread cake with cinnamon, ripe bananas and optional nuts or chocolate chips—ideal for breakfast or dessert.
# Ingredient List:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Add-ins
12 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch square or round cake pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while stirring gently. Mix until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- It’s the softest banana cake I’ve ever made, and your kitchen will smell like a cozy bakery.
- You can dress it up or keep it simple—either way, it’s pure comfort with minimal effort.
02 -
- Overmixing will make the cake dense—a gentle touch is key (I learned this after one very rubbery batch).
- If you test doneness with a toothpick, aim for just a few moist crumbs—every oven runs a little different.
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients mean a smoother batter and better rise—don’t skip this small step.
- For the ultimate banana flavor, use bananas with almost entirely brown skins—they look scary but create magic.