Soft Banana Cake

This soft banana cake is moist, fluffy, and packed with sweet banana flavor in every tender bite.

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 banana, sliced for topping (optional)
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a small loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract, then whisk until fully combined.
4. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no dry streaks remain.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Arrange banana slices on top if using.
6. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Tip: Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for the sweetest flavor and the softest texture.