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Cinnamon Banana Cake

A moist and flavorful cake that combines the natural sweetness of overripe bananas with the warm spice of cinnamon, making it perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas Mashed, for natural sweetness and moisture.
  • 1 cup sugar Granulated sugar.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Can substitute with melted butter.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional for added flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Standard flour for cake.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Key flavor component.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Serve at room temperature with coffee or tea, or dress it up with ice cream and caramel sauce.

Notes

This cake is versatile; add chocolate chips, nuts, or cream cheese swirls for variation. It stays fresh for 4 days at room temperature, and can be frozen for up to 3 months.