A delicious banana loaf cake! Here's a simple recipe to make a moist and flavorful banana loaf cake:
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: nuts (walnuts or pecans), chocolate chips, or dried fruit
Instructions
1. *Preheat*: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
2. *Mix dry ingredients*: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. *Cream butter and sugar*: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. *Add eggs and vanilla*: Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
5. *Mash in bananas*: Add mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
6. *Combine wet and dry ingredients*: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. *Add optional ingredients*: If using, fold in nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
8. *Pour into loaf pan*: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
9. *Bake*: Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. *Cool*: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips and Variations
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- If you want a stronger banana flavor, use 4-5 bananas.
- Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra spice.
- Replace some of the sugar with honey or maple syrup for a different flavor.
- Make muffins instead of a loaf cake by dividing the batter into 12 muffin cups and baking for 20-25 minutes.
Enjoy your delicious homemade banana loaf cake!
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