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Slice of easy banana cake on a plate topped with slices of banana

Easy Banana Cake

A delightful and simple recipe for a moist banana cake, perfect for a quick dessert or snack. This cake is incredibly easy to make and features the sweet flavor of ripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 ½ cups Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 3 medium Mashed ripe bananas
  • ½ cup Melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together sugar, egg, mashed bananas, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add ½ cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter. Ensure your bananas are very ripe with brown spots for the best flavor and moisture.