3 Ways to Make a Banana Cake

2024 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 09:13

Banana cake is a healthy dessert that is loved and known by many. Adding bananas to the dough gives it moisture and density, allowing you to feel full and satisfied with even a small amount of dessert. Banana cake is versatile and can be prepared in many different and tasty ways.

Ingrediants

Easy Rising Banana Cake

• 300 g of self-raising flour
• 400 g of sugar
• 210 g of butter
• 4 ripe bananas, mashed
• 240 ml of milk
• 2 eggs

• 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence

  Banana Cake Very soft

  • 300 g of very ripe bananas
  • 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
  • 300 g of flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons of baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 180 g of butter, at room temperature
  • 400 g of extra-fine sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
  • 360 ml of buttermilk

  • Cream cheese glaze

    Banana and Lemon Cake

    • 3 ripe bananas
    • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon of sugar
    • 120 g of butter
    • 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, finely grated
    • 150 g of sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
    • 1 tablespoon of milk
    • 200 g of self-raising flour
    • Walnut kernels cut in half
    • Lemon glaze

    Steps

    Method 1 of 3: Make an Easy-Rising Banana Cake

    

    Step 1. Preheat the oven

    It must reach a temperature of 175 ° C. Heat it before you start mixing the ingredients so that it is ready when you put the cake in the oven.

    Butter a cake pan. You can use a cake pan of your choice, but it is advisable to prefer a round mold with a diameter of 22-23 cm or a rectangular mold with the dimensions of about 23 x 33 cm

    

    Step 2. Heat a small saucepan on the stove

    Use it to melt the sugar and butter. Prefer medium or low heat. Avoid overheating the pot to avoid burning the ingredients.

    Turn off the heat and set the pot aside

    

    Step 3. Make a banana puree

    It should be smooth and creamy. You can use a fork, potato masher or blender. If you intend to mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher, transfer them to a large bowl. If you used a blender, pour the banana puree into the bowl.

    • Incorporate the previously prepared sugar and butter mixture.
    • Make sure your chosen bananas are fully ripe. They will be fluffier and easier to purée.
    • Choose a bowl that is large enough to hold all the ingredients in the cake.

    

    Step 4. Prepare the eggs

    Break the two eggs into two separate bowls and then beat them lightly. Use a whisk or fork and beat them until a uniform consistency is achieved.

    When preparing your baked goods, you should use room temperature eggs for ideal results. Then remove them from the refrigerator in time, about 10-15 minutes before you start cooking

    

    Step 5. Pour the eggs into the bowl

    Incorporate them into the butter, sugar and banana mixture and mix gently with the help of a spoon or spatula.

    Before adding the eggs, make sure the butter and sugar have cooled down sufficiently. The heat could otherwise risk cooking them. To avoid getting a scrambled egg dish, wait until the mixture is cold

    

    Step 6. Incorporate the remaining ingredients

    First of all, add the wet ingredients. You can mix them separately, or add the milk first and then the vanilla essence. After adding the wet ingredients, pour the flour into the dough.

    Mix carefully, making sure all the ingredients are well blended. If mixing by hand is too difficult, use an electric whisk

    

    Step 7. Pour the batter into the greased pan

    Then bake it in the hot oven. Bake the cake for 40 minutes.

    • The cooking time can vary based on many factors, including for example the material of the mold. Don't lose sight of your dessert and check its doneness when the timer is about to go off. It may be ready a few minutes early or may require a slightly longer cooking time.
    • Insert a toothpick, fork or knife into the center of the cake and test for doneness. If once extracted they appear clean, you can consider it ready to be taken out of the oven.

    

    Step 8. Remove the cake

    Let it cool completely before cutting it. Serve it by decorating it with a garnish of your choice

    Method 2 of 3: Super soft banana cake with cream cheese glaze

    

    Step 1. Preheat the oven to 135 ° C

    Butter a round (25cm) or rectangular (23x33cm) cake pan.

    

    Step 2. Mash the bananas in a small bowl

    Use a fork or potato masher. Alternatively, simplify your work by using a blender. Once you have a puree with a smooth and creamy consistency, set it aside.

    • As you mash the bananas, add the lemon juice to prevent them from browning and oxidizing.
    • Make sure your chosen bananas are fully ripe.

    

    Step 3. Blend the dry ingredients

    Pour the flour and baking soda into a bowl. Add the salt. Stir with a whisk to combine. As soon as you have an even mixture, set the bowl aside.

    

    Step 4. In a third bowl, whip the butter with the sugar until you get a soft and light cream

    • Before you start, you'll need to bring the butter to room temperature. Softened butter blends more easily with other ingredients. Then remove it from the refrigerator about 30-60 minutes early.
    • To whip butter with sugar, start with butter at room temperature. Use an electric whisk or a planetary mixer and whip it on low speed until creamy. Then add the sugar and mix on high speed until you get a soft and grainy consistency. The color should be a very pale yellow or ivory shade. Do not forget to frequently scrape the sides of the bowl as you assemble the ingredients.

    

    Step 5. Incorporate the eggs

    Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter and sugar mixture. Use the electric whisk to fully incorporate them into the dough.

    After incorporating the eggs, add the vanilla essence. Mix it carefully

    

    Step 6. Add the flour and buttermilk

    Start with the flour and pour a small amount into the mixture, then mix with the electric whisk. Then add a small amount of buttermilk, again incorporating it with the whisk. Continue gradually, alternating small amounts of flour and buttermilk. Stir with the electric whisk after each single addition.

    After all the flour and buttermilk have been incorporated, add the banana puree

    

    Step 7. Pour the dough into the pan

    Make sure it is well spread across the bottom of the mold. Place the cake in the hot oven. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

    During cooking, periodically check your dessert. Insert a toothpick, fork or knife into the center of the cake and test for doneness. If once extracted they appear clean, you can consider it ready to be taken out of the oven

    

    Step 8. Remove the cake from the oven

    Put it in the freezer immediately. Let it sit in the cold for 45 minutes.

    • This important step increases the humidity of the cake.
    • To avoid the risk of melting the plastic shelf of the freezer, place the hot mold on a cutting board lined with a silicone sheet.
    • After removing the cake from the freezer, glaze it with the cheese glaze.

    

    Step 9. Serve

    Cut the cake and serve it. If you intend to eat it later, keep it in the refrigerator.

    Method 3 of 3: Make a Banana and Lemon Cake

    

    Step 1. Preheat the oven to 175 ° C

    Butter a round (25cm) or rectangular (23x33cm) cake pan.

    

    Step 2. Prepare the bananas

    Mash them until they turn into a smooth puree. You can use a fork, potato masher or blender. As you mash the bananas, add the lemon juice to prevent them from browning and oxidizing. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar over the bananas, then set them aside.

    

    Step 3. Beat the butter with the sugar

    Start by using an electric whisk or a planetary mixer at low speed to make the butter creamy. During this step, add the lemon zest. Then add the sugar and increase the speed of your appliance. Whip the ingredients until you get a mixture with a soft and light consistency. Do not forget to frequently scrape the sides of the bowl as you assemble the ingredients.

    Before you start, you'll need to bring the butter to room temperature. Softened butter blends more easily with other ingredients. Then remove it from the refrigerator about 30-60 minutes early

    

    Step 4. Incorporate the eggs into the butter and sugar mixture

    Do this by using the electric whisk after adding each egg.

    • Make sure the eggs are at room temperature. Remove them from the refrigerator about 10-15 minutes early.
    • Add the banana puree to the dough. Then incorporate the milk. Stir patiently with a whisk or spoon.

    

    Step 5. Add the dry ingredients

    Pour the flour and baking soda into a sieve. Then sift the dry ingredients onto the dough. Mix carefully with an electric whisk or a planetary mixer, until the ingredients are completely combined.

    

    Step 6. Pour the dough into the pan

    Place the cake in the hot oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until you can take out a clean toothpick inserted in the center of its dough.

    

    Step 7. Remove the cake from the oven

    Let it cool for a few minutes in the mold. Then turn it upside down on a wire rack to cool sweets and let it cool completely.

    

    Step 8. Spread the icing on the cold cake

    Before glazing your cake, make sure it is completely cooled. Decorate to your taste with walnuts.

    Adding walnuts is optional. You can replace them with other nuts or with different ingredients of your choice. Try combining multiple flavors in your decorations

    

    Step 9. Serve

    Cut the cake and transfer it to serving plates. This dessert should be served slightly cold. If you need to store it, store it in an airtight container and place it in a cool place.