Banana Loaf Cake
Banana loaf cake is a warm, comforting dessert that captures the essence of home baking. With its rich banana flavor and subtle hints of cinnamon, this moist loaf is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Whether you’re using up overripe bananas or celebrating a special occasion, this easy-to-follow recipe will have everyone reaching for seconds. Enjoy it fresh from the oven or toasted with butter—either way, it’s sure to bring smiles!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan lightly with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Stir in melted butter and sugar until combined; add eggs and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or nuts. Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness. Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.