Best Banana Bread Cake
This best banana bread cake combines natural banana sweetness with a moist and tender crumb, making it a perfect homemade banana cake for breakfast, dessert, or a quick treat.
Ingredients
- 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 small)
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat: Set your oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square baking pan, ensuring the sides are evenly coated to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour and baking soda until fully incorporated.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, water, mashed banana, canola oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Bring it together: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir just until combined—overmixing can create a dense texture.
- Fill the pan: Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and finish: Set on a wire rack to cool completely before dusting with confectioners’ sugar. Slice into 9 squares and serve.