Description
This Simple Banana Snack Cake is moist, lightly sweet, and full of rich banana flavor. The secret? Mashed ripe bananas combined with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla for a classic, comforting taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (for a hint of caramel flavor!)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but adds warmth!)
- ½ cup milk (or buttermilk for extra tenderness!)
Optional Add-Ins (For Extra Flavor!):
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans!)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon honey (for extra sweetness!)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients
- Sprinkle flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon over the banana mixture.
- Gently fold everything together until just combined. (Don’t overmix—this keeps the cake fluffy!)
- Stir in milk to create a smooth batter.
Step 4: Bake to Perfection
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Cool & Serve!
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with honey, or topped with whipped cream!