Description
This Banana Milk Soft Morning Cake is incredibly soft, moist, and comforting. Made with ripe bananas and milk, it bakes into a tender cake with a delicate crumb that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Topping:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Sliced bananas
Chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 32 to 38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
8. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
9. Dust with powdered sugar or garnish with sliced bananas and chopped nuts if desired.
10. Slice and serve.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
Whole milk provides the softest texture, but any milk can be used.
Store covered to maintain moisture.
Delicious served slightly warm with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg