Description
This moist and fluffy banana cake is packed with real banana flavor and topped with a simple vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it’s an easy one-bowl recipe that feels comforting yet impressive.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vanilla Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in vanilla.
- Mix in mashed bananas, sour cream, and milk until combined.
- Fold in dry ingredients gently just until no streaks remain.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth the top and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan before removing.
- For the glaze: whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Drizzle over cooled cake and let set.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to keep the cake light.
- Add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips can be folded in before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
