
This juicy banana cake hits the spot for anyone with a sweet tooth or banana craving. The airy texture and subtle sweetness make it perfect as a quick treat or after-dinner sweet. When you use ripe bananas in your batter, you'll get natural sweetness and moisture that works beautifully with the butter and sugar combo. Add a dusting of powdered sugar or a layer of chocolate coating and you've got a true delight.
INGREDIENTS- Butter: 200g, softened, for a moist batter
- Bananas: 2 ripe ones, for natural sweetness and juiciness
- Flour and baking powder: To create the right texture
- Step 1:
- Heat your oven to 175°C then grease and flour the bundt pan. Whip the butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in the eggs and mashed bananas.
- The cake stays moist and fresh for up to 3 days when kept in an airtight container.
- Before serving, you can sprinkle some powdered sugar on top or dress it up with melted chocolate coating.
- Using very ripe bananas makes your cake extra juicy and brings out a stronger fruit flavor.
Advice from seasoned bakers
- For extra crunch and flavor, try adding chopped nuts or chocolate chunks to your batter.
If you want more chocolate goodness, throw some chocolate chips into the mix or use melted chocolate as decoration. Chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds also pair wonderfully with the banana taste.
Substitute ingredientsNeed a gluten-free version? Swap out wheat flour for a gluten-free flour blend. You can also replace the butter and eggs with plant-based options to create a vegan treat.
FAQs- How long will this banana cake stay fresh?
- The cake stays moist and tasty for up to 3 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze it and thaw it later.
