Banana Cake Recipe
This is the simplest banana cake recipe you will ever make. It is perfectly moist and flavorful thanks to a secret ingredient!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 235kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup cream cheese 2 ounces
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Powdered sugar optional for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8"x8" pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup cream cheese, and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 large eggs, 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract, and 3 ripe bananas until well combined.
- Add 1 cup of the flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and the ½ teaspoon baking soda and mix until combined. Add the remaining flour and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes until done in the middle.
- Allow to cool, dust with Powdered sugar, then slice and serve!
Notes
- Powdered sugar is optional but recommended. It makes this banana snack cake look so pretty!
- Almond extract is optional but adds a subtle flavor to this cake. It can be left out or substituted with more vanilla extract.
- This cake keeps well stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
