Moist Banana Cake – ridiculously moist, fluffy and full of wonderful flavors. With only 10 minute prep time, this makes a great breakfast treat, too. Super easy, stick-to-the-back of your fork moist and sweet but not overpowering!
I have been on a quest for an excellent banana cake recipe; one that is light, moist and can be whipped up in less than no time .
I will have to say, it has not been a very difficult task for me because I have my little assistant (my son) – who diligently helps me with the taste test, savoring every single bite…. making sure it makes the grade.
I always have one or two bananas in a bunch that get too ripe for my liking, so I leave them in anticipation of them getting really speckled. Moist Banana Cake should be made with overripe bananas, going black on the outside and getting soft inside. The more spotty bananas you have, the sweeter it is. Sweet, but not overpowering.
After trying numerous versions for banana cake some more involved than others, I came across this recipe from the Cake Bible. It is everything I seek in a banana cake- moist, light and appetizing.
Ahhh the sweet smell of success!!
This recipe also leaves room for additional mix of flavors, nuts and other flavor combination. This is probably the most dependable banana cake so far. I really can’t remember a loaf that didn’t produce good results.
This cake is simple to make and comes together in a short time. It is a spur of the moment cake. A cake that’s so great for breakfast or when unexpected guests come knocking at your door.
Dust it with powdered sugar as it cools for a sweet, decorative finish or not. You’ll love it even on its own! Want more cakes in your life? I got your back. Check my other delectable cake recipes HERE.
Go grab a fork and dig in shamelessly. 😉
Watch How to Make It
Tips and Notes:
- No sour cream? You can substitute it with Greek yogurt, plain yogurt or buttermilk.
- You may substitute the cake flour with all-purpose flour, though there’d be slight difference with the texture.
- Store baked cake tightly and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
- You can also top this with Cream Cheese Frosting if you’re into frosting. You can get my cream cheese frosting HERE.
Moist Banana Cake - ridiculously moist, fluffy and full of wonderful flavors. With only 10 minute prep time, this makes a great breakfast treat, too. Super easy, stick-to-the-back of your fork moist and sweet!
- 2 large bananas
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon or lime
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 cups sifted cake flour
- ¾ cup sugar plus 2 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoon unsalted butter
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease pan 9×5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside
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In a small bowl, mix together mashed bananas, sour cream with a potato masher. Then mix in eggs, lemon zest and vanilla until smooth; set aside
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In a stand mixer, blend together all the dry ingredients - Flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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Then, add butter to the dry mixture until fully incorporated. Gradually add wet ingredients.
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Continue mixing for about 2 minutes until dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Scrape down sides and ppur batter into the pan and spread evenly.
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Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool and then remove it from the pan to serve
This recipe has been updated with new pictures and video
Kima says
13 Jun, 2019 at 4:45 amI tried this recipe but it was too sweet for me
ImmaculateBites says
13 Jun, 2019 at 10:14 amSorry to hear about that. Next time cut down on the sugar. Also keep in mind some bananas are sweeter than others.
Rosina says
3 Jun, 2019 at 7:44 amHi Imma
Best banana bread recipe ever… Thank you very much .
Bushra says
21 May, 2019 at 5:32 amAmazing, it’s turned out the best of banana cakes I have tried so far, thank you.
Loads of love
From India
Mazura Musa says
9 Apr, 2019 at 3:07 amhave tried your recipe. excellent! thank you so much for sharing it with us..
Candy says
13 Mar, 2019 at 11:55 amI just tried this recipe, I cannot wait to see the end results
NSB says
14 Feb, 2019 at 4:35 pmGreat recipe. Perfect every time.
Alys says
9 Feb, 2019 at 3:50 pmGreat recipe Imma. I never used to bake just your cup measurement won my hear. I have tried it so many times my family and friends love and enjoy it. and I am really pleased with my result . I bake it to my church every time and they are like oooh Alys banana bread is so nice.
Thanks for your recipe. Can you put up a chocolate cake recipe please. Thanks
ImmaculateBites says
10 Feb, 2019 at 5:47 amChocolate cake? Am going to work on it, can’t resist chocolate. So happy to hear it worked out well for you. Thanks for taking for taking the time to share this with us.
derpington says
28 Jan, 2019 at 4:56 pmGreat recipe! Lime is a really nice touch. I added 1.5 teaspoon of cardamom and it works really well together.
Angie says
17 Jan, 2019 at 2:15 amHi Imma, I’m not a very good nor frequent baker, I have never baked banana cake, googled moist banana cake, your cake looked the yummiest, tried it and it was a big success! I’m raring to have another go at baking it again. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Anna says
27 Aug, 2018 at 4:00 pmIs the butter melted? If not how do you incorporate it to the flour?
ImmaculateBites says
28 Aug, 2018 at 4:35 pmIt’s room temperature, I mix using a hand mixer.
Nens says
25 Aug, 2018 at 3:29 pmHi Imma,
Just wanted to say thank you for this recipe, it’s a hit and now a firm family favourite 🙂 already baked multiple times.
Thank you 🙂
imma africanbites says
29 Aug, 2018 at 7:20 amYou’re very much welcome, Nens! Glad it was a it to your family. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. 🙂
Pearl says
22 Jul, 2018 at 2:07 amI just tried this,added a little extra yogourt to mine ,your recipe is amazing
imma africanbites says
23 Jul, 2018 at 4:30 pmThank you for trying it out, Pearl! Glad you love it. 🙂
Othana says
16 Jul, 2018 at 4:56 amHie Imma. : ) How many degrees should I bake this cake?
Thanks
imma africanbites says
16 Jul, 2018 at 8:19 pmHi, Othana. Bake it at 350 degress F.
Joy says
29 Apr, 2019 at 2:17 amThat’s 180 degrees Celsius
Cath says
2 Jul, 2018 at 11:27 amI hv baked the cake. Unfortunately the top is cook but bottom of cake very dense & not spongy as per You Tube video. Mind to advise what could gone wrong. I hv use long satay stick to check & no wet sticky dough were stuck to the stick.
Chinniel Bryan says
19 Jun, 2018 at 10:24 amI’ve baked this but I substituted plain flour for self raising and added a little bicarbonate to it. Tasted amazing! Came out light and fluffy. Next time I will up the bananas.
Thank you
imma africanbites says
19 Jun, 2018 at 6:46 pmThank you for sharing some tips, Chinniel! Glad it turned out good for you. 🙂
Tigist says
6 May, 2018 at 9:15 amHi Imma, if I want to sub the buttter with oil, what should the measurement be? So excited to try this one today. I know this is going to be yet another hit with the family. You make me look good in my kitchen Lol. Thanks for all the wonderful receipes. Keep up the great work.
Rose says
14 Apr, 2018 at 7:21 amHi imma, can I substitute butter with oil
ImmaculateBites says
14 Apr, 2018 at 7:32 amYes, you can. But I prefer butter .
Rose says
14 Apr, 2018 at 7:19 amThanks Imma I really enjoyed the cake. Keep it up
Ms. H says
12 Apr, 2018 at 6:56 pmOmitted the sour cream used 5 ripe banannas and added black walnuts…. this cake is soooo yummy! I had to wrap if up because I couldn’t stop eating it so moist and tasty Thanks for sharing
ImmaculateBites says
12 Apr, 2018 at 11:33 pmGreat! Thanks for the feedback!
Zivile says
30 Sep, 2017 at 12:19 amI absolutely love your recipes made quit a few and I love it , any time I need inspiration to cook something new I always use your recipes thanks
ImmaculateBites says
30 Sep, 2017 at 6:45 amAww..Thanks Zivile! So happy that you would take some time out to let me know !
Beth says
31 Aug, 2017 at 8:00 amAm excited about this cake, unfortunately my oven goes up to 250 degrees..is that too bad, will it flop?
ImmaculateBites says
3 Sep, 2017 at 5:25 amSorry ! I can’t say for sure . I haven’t tried it using 250 degrees yet.
Andre says
13 Apr, 2018 at 1:43 pmThat is because your oven is in Celsius. Just bake it at 180C.
Nicky says
21 Aug, 2017 at 8:42 pmImma you are a kitchen genius. Best banana cake I ever made. I did not have sour cream ,but substituted with yoghurt and lemon juice. Thanks dear
Ilovebaking says
16 Aug, 2017 at 8:14 pmI make this at least once a week. It is delicious and my babies love it.
ImmaculateBites says
18 Aug, 2017 at 4:29 amIt sure is ! We fight over the last piece-every single time. Glad it worked out well you
Niki says
7 Jul, 2017 at 11:23 amHi!
I really want to make this cake but I am skeptical about it getting the rise and moist it needs. What are the main ingredients needed for such?
ImmaculateBites says
8 Jul, 2017 at 7:37 amHi Niki! The ingredients are listed – for best results measure the ingredients accurately . Thanks!
cakengifts.in says
28 May, 2017 at 11:24 pmExcelent!!! Awesome cake, My mother will make this cake on my daughter’s birthday, which is helding on next month. Because she loves her very much.
ImmaculateBites says
29 May, 2017 at 5:11 pmI bet she’s going to love it !!
Njungbuen mirien says
28 May, 2017 at 10:35 amRealy love ur cooking and baking please can I have a school u know to learn more wat is sourcream
ImmaculateBites says
30 May, 2017 at 8:02 amSour cream is cream that is mixed with other ingredients and left to sour. You can easily substitute it with plain yogurt .
Chloe says
17 May, 2017 at 9:34 pmYou didn’t add the flour to the instructions… Do you add the flour with the dry ingredients?
ImmaculateBites says
21 May, 2017 at 8:59 amMy Bad ! Yes you do.
Prynsess says
8 Dec, 2016 at 12:59 pmCan I do without the baking soda? I’m so ready to make this but missing baking soda.
ImmaculateBites says
8 Dec, 2016 at 1:14 pmYes, you sure can.
Lizette says
8 Nov, 2016 at 6:19 amCan i use all purpose flour? What’s the sub for sour cream cause two of my family members are lactose .
ImmaculateBites says
9 Nov, 2016 at 12:06 pmYou sure can. leave out the sour cream
Malaika says
13 Sep, 2016 at 3:11 amHi, Imma, can i use skimmed milk in the place of the sour cream
ImmaculateBites says
13 Sep, 2016 at 5:28 amSkimmed milk will do. Not as much flavor. Yogurt is better if you have any.
Eileen says
10 Aug, 2016 at 12:40 pmyou are my cooking, baking and grilling fairy. Keep up the great work. Representing LESANS big time.loved this cakey recipe!!!!
ImmaculateBites says
11 Aug, 2016 at 7:46 amYeah!!! Thank you so much Eileen.
lilian says
15 Jul, 2016 at 9:18 amHi Imma,cant it be done without baking powder.What is sour cream?Thks!
ImmaculateBites says
15 Jul, 2016 at 9:58 amYou have to include baking powder. That’s what makes it rise. Sour cream is cream that is sour- no jokes here. You can replace with yogurt. Makes cake moist .
Ego says
23 Nov, 2017 at 4:47 amHi Imma, can I bake it without baking soda? I have baking powder though. Thanks
ImmaculateBites says
23 Nov, 2017 at 8:36 amYes you can.
Happy Holidays!!!
Kb says
12 Jun, 2016 at 5:06 pmPlease what is the measurement for baking soda in this receipt?
ImmaculateBites says
14 Jun, 2016 at 4:53 am3/4 teaspoon baking soda.
Kate says
4 Oct, 2015 at 6:31 pmThe banana cake looks very delicious. Can’t wait to try it.
Do you have a recipe for pound cake (plain cake).
I have been flipping recipes around but don’t seem to get it right.
Thanks
Nicky says
29 Jul, 2015 at 5:04 amMy favorite cake is back to life. Your recipe turned out just perfect Imma, thanks. I pray not to grow too fat oh
Isabelle says
22 Aug, 2013 at 9:24 amHi,
This cake is awesome! I just tried it and I love it. Thank you.
Africanbites says
22 Aug, 2013 at 7:39 pmIsabelle, thanks for the feedback.
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
12 Aug, 2013 at 9:52 pmThis looks delicious! I saw some overripe bananas in my fruit bowl this evening and wondered what I could make with them tomorrow. I think this recipe is it! (Saw this recipe on Foodgawker!)
Africanbites says
13 Aug, 2013 at 4:42 pmAndi,the bananas would be great with this recipe. I know you would enjoy it.Thanks for stopping by!
kelsey says
17 Jul, 2013 at 6:03 pmThe banana cake was awesome, everyone loved it. Thanks a lot Imma, your recipes are so good.
Africanbites says
19 Jul, 2013 at 11:16 amI just love this banana cake kelsey, can’t tell you how many times I have baked it this week.