Banana cake recipe | How to make easy banana cake recipe (soft & moist)

Banana cake recipe with video & step by step photos – One of our family favorite cake, that is made repeatedly for many reasons. Delicious, soft and moist cake that is ridiculously easy to make. I had tried lot many banana cake recipes earlier and finally felt this is the best one for the texture and taste.

This banana cake can be made with whole wheat flour (atta) or a mix of wheat and plain flour or just with plain flour. This recipe works well when doubled, Since small cakes do not last in our home I double it when ever made. You can halve the recipe.

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2 methods of making banana cake

I have shared 2 methods of making this cake. The one in the video is made by creaming the butter & sugar, then adding the egg one after the other. Then the flour. This method yields a cake similar to the texture of a basic butter cake. The taste, texture and the delicate crumbs are just amazing.

The second method I have shared is made by just mixing the wet ingredients and then the dry ingredients. Then the wet with the dry. This method needs no creaming so it is just mix everything in the order and the batter is ready in minutes. This one too yields a cake with a good texture. But if you are looking for a bakery style banana cake that is light, fluffy, moist and airy, then I insist you go ahead with the first method shown in the video.

There is no change in the quantity of ingredients used in both the methods. I rarely make frosting for the cakes unless for occasions just to avoid refined sugar. I have also shared a simple vanilla frosting in the recipe card which i sometimes make for this banana cake and butter cake.

Easy banana cake recipe

Banana cake recipe | How to make easy banana cake recipe (soft & moist)

Soft, moist & fluffy banana cake - Easy to make and tastes delicious. Serve it with milk or as a snack with some melted chocolate drizzled over it.

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Course Dessert / Sweet

Cuisine world

Keyword bakery, easy, moist, soft

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 16

Calories 123 kcal

Author Swasthi

Ingredients (240 ml cup used)

Ingredients to make banana cake

• 2 cups whole wheat flour or plain flour (refer notes)
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup fine sugar (prefer organic)
• 100 grams butter soft (around ½ cup)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk + 2 .5 tbsp (reduce by 1 tbsp if using plain flour)
• 1 cup ripe banana (mashed)

How to make the recipe

Preparation for banana cake batter

1. Preheat the oven to 160 C. You can also heat it to 170 C depending on your oven.
2. Sieve flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Method 1 to make banana cake (Refer video)

1. Make sure butter is soft but still cold. Beat together sugar and butter until light, pale, fluffy.

2. Pour vanilla extract and add 1 egg at a time and beat until creamy.

3. Add the other egg and beat until creamy.

4. Next add the sieved flour, salt and baking powder. Mix it gently.

5. Adding milk in 2 batches, mix the flour until smooth. Do not over mix it.
6. Add banana puree and mix until just combined. Avoid over mixing.
7. Pour the batter to a lined cake tray and knock it against the counter a few times. Bake for 25 to 30 mins if using a 8 by 8 square pan. If using a different size pan, then the timing varies.
8. A skewer/ tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean when the cake is done..

Method 2 to make banana cake (without hand mixer)

1. Beat eggs lightly in a mixing bowl. 

2. Pour melted butter, milk, sugar and mashed banana. Whisk until well combined.

3. Add the flour and mix until just combined.
4. Pour to a greased tray.
5. Bake for 38 to 40 mins. A skewer inserted has to come out clean.You may need to adjust the timing as needed since this depends on your oven.
6. Cool banana cake on a wire rack.
7. Cut to desired sizes.

Recipe Video

Video of banana cake recipe

Method 1

Recipe Notes

This cake works with the following flours:
whole wheat flour (slightly dense but delicious)
white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour.
plain flour or maida
A combination of any of the above flours in any proportions.

Simple Vanilla butter frosting
ingredients
2 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 tbsp. Soft butter
3-4 tbsps. milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
In a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, milk and vanilla. Use milk only as needed to bind the sugar well so that it reaches a spreading consistency. Cool the cake completely and spread the frosting. Allow it to set before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Banana cake recipe | How to make easy banana cake recipe (soft & moist)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 123 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 34mg 11%

Sodium 129mg 5%

Potassium 201mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 4.1%

Vitamin C 1.5%

Calcium 5.3%

Iron 4.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Preparation for banana cake recipe