Banana Cake Recipe: Moist and Flavorful
Classic Banana Cake with moist, flavorful texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg optional
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Optional: Powdered sugar banana slices
- Suggested Pairings: Whipped cream coffee
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugars; add eggs, vanilla, and bananas. Taste and adjust the sweetness.
- Mix in half the dry ingredients, sour cream, then the remaining dry ingredients.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick is clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- Serve on a white ceramic cake stand with powdered sugar, bananas, cream, and coffee.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Try vegan or chocolate chip variations.
- Pair with ice cream.