Easy Homemade Banana Cake Recipe | Delicious & Quick Dessert

Learn how to make a delicious homemade banana cake with this easy and quick recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert pleases everyone.

Contents

• Ingredients
• How to Make
• Tips and Variations
• CHEF’S TIPS

Ingredients

Dough:

• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• 150g cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2-3 tablespoons ice water (if needed)

Filling:

• 6 medium ripe but firm bananas
• ½ cup (100g) sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

How to Make

1. Prepare the dough: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and mix with your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the egg and mix until incorporated. If the dough is too dry, add ice water a little at a time until it forms a ball.
3. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Prepare the filling: Peel and slice the bananas. In a bowl, mix the bananas with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
5. Assembly: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
6. On a floured surface, roll out the dough and line the bottom and sides of a banana cake pan (about 22cm or 9 inches in diameter).
7. Spread the banana mixture over the dough. Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.
8. Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
9. Remove from oven and let cool before serving your delicious banana cake.

Tips and Variations

• For a crispier crust, brush the dough with beaten egg before baking.
• Add chopped walnuts to the filling for an extra touch of flavor and crunch.
• Try substituting some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier version of the banana cake.
• Serve the banana cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an even more indulgent dessert.

CHEF’S TIPS

To ensure your banana cake turns out perfectly, it’s crucial to use ripe but firm bananas. Overripe bananas can fall apart during baking, resulting in an overly mushy filling. Lemon juice not only helps prevent the bananas from browning but also enhances the cake’s flavor. When preparing the dough, work quickly to prevent the butter from melting, which can compromise the final texture. If the dough starts to stick, add a little more flour. Oven temperature is key: a moderately hot oven ensures the crust bakes evenly without burning. And remember, baking time can vary depending on your equipment, so keep an eye on it! Let the banana cake cool completely before slicing so the filling firms up and the cake holds its shape.