Indulge in the delightful goodness of this soft and moist banana cake, perfect for any occasion. Bursting with the sweet aroma of ripe bananas, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the sour cream or yogurt. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the mashed bananas until evenly incorporated into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve the banana cake on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
