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| Banana Cake topped with yogurt and raisins |
Banana cake is one of our favorite fruit cakes. We love bananas and usually never get left overs in the fruit tray.
Last week, my hubby and our lil’ princess visited the farmer’s market and came home with a huge bundle of ripe bananas.
For 3 days,we snacked on those beauties ; I made Banana pancakes, Energy smoothies and ice cream and was finally left with one lonely over ripe banana.
At that moment I realized that I didn’t make any Banana Cake (I can’t believe I forgot)….Ayyyy! all those bananas… gooooone!Lol☺.
Well, here’s a no fail Banana cake recipe..I made it with one banana, but you can double up the ingredients, if you want a large cake.
Ingredients for Banana Cake:
- 150g self raising flour (Substitute for : 145g all-purpose flour + 1 and1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/2 teaspoon salt)
- 1 over ripe banana
- 150g caster sugar
- 125g butter
- 2 eggs
- 60ml milk
- 2 drops vanilla essence(optional)
Preparation:
- Preheat oven at 170ºC
- Melt the butter in the microwave or leave it to soften at room temperature prior to baking time. Then place in a bowl with the sugar and cream together.
Tip: You can melt the butter and sugar together in a small saucepan, to make it faster.* Add the banana and mash it as you mix the batter.You can mash it separately before adding to the bowl
- Add the eggs and the vanilla essence and mix thoroughly until well blended.* Then gradually stir in the flour and also add the milk. Mix thoroughly until the batter is pretty smooth and light.
- Pour into a greased pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until lightly brown.(I grease my pan with butter and then dust with a little flour)
To check if the cake is ready , simply dip a fork or a bamboo skewer into it;if the skewer comes out dry, then your banana cake is ready. Enjoy!
You can also try out this recipe in a Sandwich toaster if you don’t have an oven. See steps here
Check out our irresistible Apple Cake Recipe
Please dear, can I use micro wave to bake cake in absence of oven?
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Yes you can bake some kind of cake in a microwave,
but it requires a little tweaking and different baking time too
I have just made your banana cake–it looks beautiful, too hot to taste just yet. I don’t understand about the yogurt used when serving–a particular kind? Or ? Thanks.
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THanks for the feedback Mary
the yogurt is just a personal preference ?
Please feel free to make use of your favorite frosting.
Most people prefer to serve it with cream cheese.
I don't want it to be too soft because I want to decorate it for birthday..how will I make it a litre bit strong
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Banana Cake is supposed to be a moist cake.But you can refrigerate it after it has cooled down.
Then,it should be OK for decorating.
I don't want it to be too soft because I want to decorate it for birthday..how will I make it a litre bit strong
hi Nky! uGod bless u real good….,I really want to try d banana cake, pls can I use microwave to bake since I don't hav oven? thanks
Hi Nky, Can I use banana extract for a birthday cake instead of the banana fruit…..if yes what is the recipe
You have been of a great help. God bless you.
Hi Nky, Please can the batter and sugar be mixed simply without a cake mixer? If yes, how long will that take?Thank you
Hi Nky, I tried out your banana cake today and it was perfect. I do not have a scale but was able to work the maths. I guess I'm lucky. My neighbours want more. Lol. Thanks a bunch. Dark Chocolate cake next pwetty pweaseee
Thanks for you lovely feedback Tolu.I have to admit that I do some of my baking without a scale, probably because I have been using the same recipe for years and already know what and what..lol.. great job hun, keep it up.And sure to have that the chocolate recipe up 🙂
Hi Nky, I tried out your banana cake today and it was perfect. I do not have a scale but was able to work the maths. I guess I'm lucky. My neighbours want more. Lol. Thanks a bunch. Dark Chocolate cake next pwetty pweaseee
Thanks for all these yummy recipe Nky. Please I need cheese cake recipe
ok
Hallos Nky, pls for dis recipe if I use the self rising flour do I still nid to add salt? Then my oven doesnt come in degree numbering…how do I know the appropriate degree to turn my knob to? Aw can I send a pix of the knob to u so u wld understand it better n be able to advice appropriately?Tanx
Anu dear, you do not need to ad any more salt and send the pic to [email protected].
I just tried this recipe today. I don't know what I did wrong. After melting the butter and sugar, mixed the eggs, when I poured the flour in, it was so stiff. I didn't use the whole of the 150g butter. And I had to add more milk. After 45 mins, the side was still too soft. *sobs* where did I go wrong?
Hi dearie, I feel your pain :)I'm sure that if you go through the recipe again, you'll find out where you went wrong.But if you are sure you followed everything , just the way it is written, then the problem will be with your oven dearie.
Hey Nky,I'm your newest and biggest fan.I just finished enjoying the lovely sharwama I made using your recipe. I am looking forward to trying the banana cake tomorrow morning. The other thing I would be incredibly grateful to learn would be how to make the cream cheese you Promised to teach. It is literally impossible to get cream cheese in Jos and I need to use it for a lot of recipes. Thanks darling and good night.
Hi Tola, good to have you around and thanks dearie for your lovely feedback.I will have the cream cheese recipe up sooner than you think and keep me posted on any other recipes you try out 🙂
Helo Nky.i made did wonderful cake yesday.i doubled d ingredients and mixed d milk with a tablespoon of vinegar(allowed to d mixture to stand for 5 mins b4 adding to d batter).it was so moist nd melts easily in d mouth.tank you so much.
Hi sweets, thanks for your comment and thanks for the extra tip 🙂
Hey Nky,thank u so much 4 all the recipes, u are indeed blessed.
thanks hun 🙂
This is the best banana cake recipe I come across. Thanks a bunch dear.
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I am so happy you enjoyed it Chinwe,
thanks for returning with your lovely feedback.
Hello Nky.i really admire ur work.i use siams margarine to bake and it has salt in it.can I intentionally omit using salt wen baking since s margarine has salt in it?
Hi Ij, it depends on what you are baking and also the amount of salt required in the recipe. If its for cake recipes that ask for a little salt, you don't need to add any since the margarine or butter you are using already has some.
Tanx
YW 🙂
Hello Nky…..i really luv ur blog.i use simas margarine to bake and it has salt in it,can I omit using salt when baking since d margarine has salt in it?
Dear nky, thanks for this post. But please I don't have a scale. What type of cup should I use in measurement
A peak milk tin cup is about 170gr, hope you can do the remaining maths from here 🙂
Awesome, never knew one can bake banana cake, even apple cake.
Of course you can.We also have carrot cake, orange cake and lemon cake too 🙂
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Nky dear,Ps can you give me the equivalent of the following measurements in cups;150g self-rising flour150g sugar125g butter.Also 170C will be approximately what degree baking temperature in Farenheit?We appreciate you!Thanks!
Hi dear, sorry for the late response.150g self-rising flour—– 1 cup150g sugar——— 2/3 cup125g butter.——— 1/2 cup +Also use 325 F in your oven , to get 170C temperature .
Omalicha,Thks! No wahala. I applied some Math,& I was right. The cake was simply out of this world – SCRUMPTIOUS!You are something,dear.Your hubby & kids are truly enjoying,big time!Greater grace & greater favor to you IJN.
Aww thanks nwa nnem. I'm so glad you got the proportion right and enjoyed itDo send me some pics next time 🙂
Nky, pls I have not yet seen the "Enter your email" option. Meanwhile, what is that you pour on the "Banana Cake"?
it's homemade cream cheese and yogurt.
Thanks for replying, but I couldn't see anything like "Enter your email address" at the upper right of the page. Doesn't know if I'm in the right page
Hi dearie, it's just above the '' featured recipes''
What are the steps for subscription?
You'll see a ''Enter your email address:'' at the upper right side of the page.Just enter it, click subscribe and then click the confirmation link you get in your email.
Dear Nky, How do I know the right quantity of ingredient to use at any particular time. Do I need to guess or there is a guide to this? I want to try my hands on this recipe during the Easter break. ThanksLulu Elebs
You'll have to use a measuring cup if you want to get the best results.
aw can sumone make a cake in form of human being
Buy the mold or pan so that you can get the shape.
my name is prisca .i want to find out if baking soda is not required
No, you don't need baking soda if you're using self rising flour.
Pls can i use only all purpose flour for the cake?
Yes you can dearie, but for 150g self raising flour(Substitute for : 145g all-purpose flour + 1 and1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/2 teaspoon salt)
I love this recipe. Thanks so much. Made it tonight and everyone loved it. Please how do i adjust the recipe to make one 10" diameter and 4" high? Thanks in advance
I'm glad you enjoyed it.For a 10" diameter and 4" high cake, you'll need:- 500 grams( about 4 cups) self rising flour- 5 ripe bananas- 300 grams Sugar- 500 grams Butter (at room temperature)- 6 Eggs (at room temperature)- 180ml milk- 1 tablespoonful vanilla flavor
Thanks so much,i'll let u know hw it turned out.
ok dear 🙂
I wnt 2 mk my cake again but i wnt 2 mk it 170grm flour,quantity of baking powder ,pls.I like ur meatpie recipe but my dad likes it wen sugar is added 2 d dough.So pls,if i should add a little will it still taste good nd what quantity?
Hi dearie, use the same amount of baking powder because the difference is not much.As for the meat pie, you can add a little sugar(about 10 grams), so that your dad will enjoy it too, don't worry it will come out fine, just a bit sweeterI'll be expecting your feedback and pics too 🙂
Just saw dz cake I've been luking for.So happy. Can i use 1tin of peak milk and does d lightness of d cake after mixing determine d softness,when d cake is out of d oven?
Hi hun, good to see you here again.1 tin of peak milk is too much for this recipe,it'll be too sweet, use a quarter if the tin.If the cake batter is too thick, the cake will turn out heavy, while a lighter batter can also make a fluffier cake, but using the exact measurements of ingredients is what really matters.
I finally made my swt banana cake nd it waz so delicious.although i made it wit margarine ,i wondered hw it wud hv bn wit butter.pls can u put up a recipe 4 rich home made bread and simple steps on swt burger bread.I trust u.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it dearie, I'll be posting the bread recipes soon. So stay tuned 🙂
Fnx Nky for al ur lovely recipes.U are simply d best buh I would lyk to suggest if u can get a bbm channel wre we can add u on and get more of ur recipes.Fnk U
You are always welcome dearie. I'll get a bbm channel soon.
Dear Nky I am a student and I want to learn everything about cooking and catering,dou have a school for dis and I hope its not expensive.pls I need your help concerning dis.
Hi Omolola, I don't have a school, I'm just sharing what I know, but I'll let you know if I know of any good one.
Dear Nky. Please do u have sth like s weekly food menu roster? U know, sth of varieties instead of the boring regular daily meals
I'm working on it and will have it up as soon as possible .
Pls can i use only all purpose flour for the cake?
Yes you can but for 150 gram self rising flour you will have to substitute for : 145g all-purpose flour + 1 and1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Tnx alot Nky, I tried ur meat pie recipe nd method for d first time it turned out great. My family nd neighbours really commended me. I will try d banana cake soon.
Thanks for your lovely feedback sweetie and do let me know when you try the banana cake 🙂
pls can i use powdered milk & also margerine in place of butter? Thanks for the easy recipe.
Butter tastes better , but a high fat margarine will work fine too .And yes you can use 2 tablespoonful powdered milk, but dissolve in 60ml water before use.
Your recipes re wonderful, nd so easy to follow. Thank you so much. I can't just wait to be on holiday so dat I can dive into new meals nd surprise evry1 @ home….thnks to you nd GOD bless you
Thanks for your lovely comment sweetie 🙂
I also forgot to add that I did it bundt cake style and it is wonderful
Wow, I love the shape of the bundt pan. You rock dear 🙂
Wow, thank you so much.. I added the apples and one banana to this recipe and followed the rest of the recipe the way you described. It is the best homemade cake I ever made, will keep trying the rest of your recipes.. My husband loves it!!!
Hi Paula, I'm so glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for your lovely feedback dear, keep updating me when you try more recipes 🙂
Pls what size would this recipe make?
My pan is an 8 inch tart pan and the cake fills it almost half way.
Nky,tanx 4 ur wonderful recipe,it's bn great,rolling wit u,pls ow can I get d recipe 4 bakin cake,icing cake and home- made ice- cream????waitin 4 ur response…….u r d best
Hi Zil, all the recipes are on the way and I'll be posting them with step by step pics 🙂
my oven is pretty small nd 4 all i knw d cake pan wont fit into it. wat do i use? i will love 2 try aw dis recipe soonest 🙁
Hi dear,You can reduce the ingredients in the recipe and use a smaller pan. Those foil plates used for making moi moi are also good for making cake.
Nky,Tanx 4 ur recipe so far,it's bn great rolling wit u,pls,ow can I get d recipe 4 bakin & icing cake,also,ow 2 make ice-cream at home.waiting 4 ur response…..u r d best
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Pls, I also don't have an oven, What can I use in replacement, thanks
You can actually make a cake in a pot .. I'll be uploading a step by step method soon.
I will luv to really try this and I hope it will come out well just like tour's. Pls if I don't av an oven, What an I use? Will be xpecting ur reply thks
You can make in a pot .. I'll be uploading a step by step method soon.
Awww dear… aren't u just the best? u make the art of cooking and baking so easy and appealing… made my banana cake and it turned out just exactly as urs in the pix and it was absolutely yummy….My son cant get enough of it…keep up the good work
Aww, thank you so much for you compliment and feedback..well appreciated dear 🙂
Howdy Nky, I luv luv luv this recipe. Thank you so much for the detail on how to substitute for self raising flour. How do I get my banana cake to raise beyond d height of the batter initially poured into the pan?
Thanks dear. You can add extra 1/2 teaspoon baking powder to help it rise higher
Should I use orange juice in place of milk? And also add some orange zest?
Yes dear ,you can 🙂
Hi dear, thanks for d recipe. I will try it. Can I use vegetable oil to substitute butter? Can I also add milk or is it better not included? If yes, what quantity?
Hi dear, my recipe has milk in it . And in place of butter you can use vegetable oil, but I'll highly recommend butter in this recipe, it gives the cake a buttery taste. Let me know how it turns out.
I just baked my cake,its delicious.tank u so much.didn't know I cold bake until I started reading or recipe.
I'm so glad to be of help dear.I'm glad you enjoyed the banana cake recipe 🙂
Thanks so much for dis recipe. The one I know vegetable oil is used. I will try dis out. Thanks for d shawama recipe too. I tried it out and it really yommy and tasty. My hubby loves it and gave me a warm kiss dat evening. Thanks and continue d good work. Remain blessed
aww dear ,I'm so happy for you.I'm glad you tried the recipe and your husband enjoyed it too. Thanks dear 🙂
Im'going to try it as well. Thanks for sharing. But whats the topping, is it icing? if not how do i prepare it?
Hi Bola, the topping is homemade cream cheese, I will be sharing the recipe soon, thanks fro stopping by dear, hope to see more of you.
Hi Nky, how do I make a cake without a cake mixer . I'm a campus student, so I don't have an oven,only a cooking stove and a sandwich toaster, can I still make cake or should I just wait until I have a cake mixer and an oven.Thanks so much for all your wonderful recipes.
Hi Tolulope, you inspired me to try out something new. Here's how to make a cake in a sandwich toaster https://www.nigerianfoodtv.com/2014/01/how-to-make-cake-in-sandwich-toaster.html
wow! really going to try this, but i would be making use of my charcoal oven, please how many mins for the baking.thanks
So sorry I don't know how long it'll stay in a charcoal oven, but do check on the cake after about 20 minutes and keep watching it from time to time until done.
Just 15 minutes but make sure U check time to time, ok
It depends on the quantity of cake you are baking and then the size of the oven (hence the intensity of the heat also matter). But like Nky said, check after 20-30 minutes and from time to time
You are simply the best. This was my first cake ever and it was a big hit. thank you so much
thanks dear, I'm so glad to be of help 🙂
Nky I'm not happy, can't see the comment I posted explaining how I made my banana cake and how yummy it was… I still love ur blog.
Aww dear, please post it again, I'll love to see it, I don't know why it didn't get to me and I always receive all your lovely comments…no vex my dear 🙂 .. I'm also glad you tried and loved the banana cake… carrot cake recipe is coming soon.. you'll surley love it 🙂
I sure will try it
You'll love it dear 🙂
Wow love this I'm going to try it.
You'll be glad you did dear 🙂
Thanks so much. Like seriously its my 1st time of baking a cake nd everyone @ home loves it. Mwwuaahhahahahahahaha
You are so cute dear 🙂 , I'm so glad everyone loved it .Thanks for your feedback Sweetie 🙂
Please what is the baking time?
The baking time is 30 to 45 minutes in Preheated oven at 170ºC . Depending on the heating capacity of your oven.
I tried this even before I saw ur recipe.I love the fact that it was very moist.I got my mum and sisters begging me to bake more after finishing the ones I made. Absolutely yummy
That's great Tessy. I also like how moist the cake is.. it's actually one of my best cake recipes.
Nky, pls dnt laugh on my question ok? Lol, can I use microwave instead of oven for any baking stuff . I dnt hav oven but have these multi purpose microwave dat can cook nd evn prepare pizza.
Lol.. ok sorry no laughing :)From whay you wrote, it's like what you have is a microwave with a convection oven.And yes you can use it .