Easy Banana Cake Recipe – Only 7 Ingredients

Here I am, again, with the dilemma of what to do with ripe bananas. I do not want to freeze them. So what did I do? Make this incredible banana cake. 

I like to make this recipe into bread loaves, but today, I was in the mood for something new. I used my bundt cake pan.

This is the most simple yet rich-in-flavor banana cake. It will definitely leave you wanting more. 

It cooked to perfection within the same amount of time as a loaf and was as moist as ever. It’s not too sweet, but it is fluffy, light, and so tasty.

Plus, it’s so pretty when made in a bundt pan.

It’s also perfect for afternoon tea. Top it with whipped cream, or add your favorite ice cream over it. The possibilities are endless with this dessert.

This is a fail-proof recipe that I have been making for the past 30-plus years.

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Why You’ll Love Banana Cake

• Minimal ingredients – Only a handful of simple ingredients are needed to make this incredibly easy banana cake recipe. 
• Simple – This recipe for banana cake is quick and easy to make, perfect for when you have guests coming over. 
• Adaptable – You can add all sorts of other ingredients to customize this easy cake. 

How to Make Banana Cake

1. Put sugar and butter in a large bowl on a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat until smooth and light. 
2. Add the bananas to the sugar mixture and beat until completely combined. 
3. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients using a sifter. You can also whisk them together. 
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined. 
5. Transfer the cake batter to a prepared bundt pan greased or sprayed with cooking spray. 
6. Place the pan in a preheated oven and bake until it passes the toothpick test. The edges should be just separating from the pan. 
7. After removing it from the oven, allow the cake to cool briefly in the pan. Then, inverting it onto a wire rack. Let the cake cool completely to room temperature before storing.

What to Serve With Banana Cake

Banana cake is a delicious treat all by itself. I love to have it with a simple cup of coffee or tea.

However, you can also dress it up with whipped cream, strawberries and ice cream, pomegranate sorbet, or affogato al caffee. You can also drizzle a sweet sauce like chocolate or caramel over top.

For a healthier treat, try serving it with fruit salad or sliced bananas.

Variations 

• Spices – Add cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, or cloves. 
• Citrus – Shave in some lemon zest or orange zest for bright flavor. Or, add a small splash of lemon juice to the batter.
• Fruit – Incorporate fresh blueberries or dried cranberries. 
• Icing – Make a powdered sugar glaze to drizzle over the cake. 
• Frosting – Make a banana cake with cream cheese topping. Just make a simple cream cheese frosting and use a spatula to spread it over top.
• Extract – Add vanilla extract for a warm flavor or almond extract for nuttiness.

Other Sweet Cakes

Raspberry Buttermilk Cake

Marble Cakes

The Perfect Lemon Pound Cake

Banana Upside-Down Cake

Frequently Asked Questions

Storage 

Keeping this banana cake in the refrigerator or freezer will help it last a while (if you or your family don’t eat it all up first!).

Refrigerator: Store the cake in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap, or in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer: Freeze banana cake wrapped in plastic wrap or in a resealable freezer bag for up to 3 months

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