Easy Banana Cake Recipe

Looking for a delightful way to use up those overripe bananas? This Easy Banana Bread Recipe is your perfect answer! This recipe is not only simple to follow, but it also yields a moist, flavorful loaf that everyone will love. Even beginner bakers can achieve bakery-worthy results with this easy-to-follow recipe.
In just under an hour, you'll have a warm, inviting loaf of banana bread ready to be enjoyed for breakfast, snacks, or even a sweet ending to a meal. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's get baking!

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (345g) mashed ripe bananas (about 3-4 medium bananas)
• 1 ¾ cups (225g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan (9x5 inch). In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Cream and Combine: Using an electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
3. Bake and Enjoy: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
4. Tips:
5. For an extra moist and flavorful banana bread, use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots.
6. Want to add some extra flavor and texture? Try adding chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit to the batter.
7. Allow the banana bread to cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.