Classic Banana Cake

A simple, moist, and tender banana cake with deep caramelized notes, perfect for an afternoon treat.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Yield: 8 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 3 whole bananas
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.25 tsp salt

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch square baking pan. — 350°F
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth, then whisk in the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. Fold in the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 45 minutes. (about 45 min) — 350°F
6. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (about 10 min)