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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Slice/maybe

Equipment

  • countertop mixer/hand mixer
  • bowls
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 9x5 loft pan
  • silicone spatula
  • baking scale
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113g) Room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (55g) Dark is better
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (220g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ cup sour cream or greek yogurt Full fat
  • 1 cup walnut/pecans Toasted for nutty flavor

Instructions
 

  • How to Make Banana Loaf Cake

    Prepare the Oven and Pan

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

  • Mash the Bananas

    In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with only small lumps remaining.
    Very ripe bananas work best because they are sweeter and provide better moisture.

  • Mix the Wet Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together:
    • room temperature butter• granulated sugar• brown sugar
    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
    Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.

  • Combine Dry Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together:
    • flour• baking soda• salt• cinnamon

  • Combine the Batter

    Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir gently until just combined.
    Fold in the sour cream or Greek yogurt to create a soft, moist batter.
    If desired, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips.

  • Bake the Loaf

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
    Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    Your kitchen will smell incredible while this banana loaf cake bakes.

  • Cool the Cake

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Cooling allows the crumb to set and keeps the cake from breaking.
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