Best Banana Cake Recipe

Name: Best Banana Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 - Nestlé MILKMAID Mini; 1/2 cup (75 gms) - Nestlé a+ Nourish Dahi; 50 gms - Softened Butter; 2 cups (200 gms) - Maida (All-purpose Flour); 1 tsp - Baking powder; 1/2 tsp - Baking Soda; 2 mashed - Banana; 1 tsp - Vanilla essence

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Treat yourself to a moist, flavourful Banana Cake that perfectly captures the natural sweetness of ripe bananas in every bite. This easy-to-make cake is everything you need to celebrate a special occasion or satisfy your sweet cravings. Soft, light, and packed with banana goodness, this cake is a delight.

So, gather your pantry essentials—bananas, maida, dahi, butter, baking agents, vanilla essence, and Nestlé MILKMAID—and whip up this delicious cake in just an hour!

About Our Recipe

Our easy Banana Cake recipe is a simple yet irresistible dessert that combines the rich, sweet flavour of ripe bananas with a tender, fluffy texture. Bananas’ natural sweetness eliminates the need for extra sugar, making this cake both flavourful and light. The batter comes together quickly, so you won’t have to spend hours in the kitchen. Plus, Nestlé MILKMAID imparts a creamy smoothness and a hint of caramelised sweetness, perfectly enhancing the banana flavour for a truly delightful dessert.

Baked to perfection, the cake has a soft, moist crumb and a delightful balance of banana flavour in every bite. It’s delicious on its own, but you can also top it with a simple frosting, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or even fresh fruit for a finishing touch.

Whether served at a party or as an afternoon treat, this Banana Cake will quickly become a go-to favourite. Simple, comforting, and full of flavour – it's a dessert that's always in season!

Also, don't miss out on our other baked delights, like Chocolate Fudge Cake and Black Forest Cake – perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

1Nestlé MILKMAID Mini

1/2 cup (75 gms) Nestlé a+ Nourish Dahi

50 gms Softened Butter

2 cups (200 gms) Maida (All-purpose Flour)

1 tsp Baking powder

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

2 mashed Banana

1 tsp Vanilla essence

How to make Banana Cake

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180º C. Grease a loaf cake pan, dust with flour, and keep aside.
Step 2: Beat Nestlé MILKMAID and butter in a bowl until creamy. Add dahi and beat well.
Step 3: Sieve maida, baking powder, and baking soda well. Fold the maida mixture into the above batter. Add the mashed bananas and vanilla essence and mix well.
Step 4: Pour into the prepared cake pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180º C for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 5: Let it cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the Banana Cake to a serving dish, slice it, and serve.

Tips to Make Banana Cake

Use ripe bananas with a sweet aroma in your Banana Cake recipe for the best flavour.
Measure ingredients carefully, especially flour and baking agents, for the right texture and taste.
Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense and tough Banana Cake.
After 25 minutes, insert a toothpick into the Banana Cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
Top the Banana Cake with chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for added flavour and decoration.
Line your baking tin with parchment paper to prevent your cake from sticking and make removal easy.
Let the Banana Cake cool completely before slicing to keep it moist and ensure clean slices.

FAQs on Banana Cake Recipe

1. What happens if you overbake Banana Cake?

Overbaking Banana Cake can make it dry and crumbly, like a biscuit. For a moist and tender cake, follow the baking time in the Banana Cake recipe and check for doneness with a toothpick.

2. Can I add additional ingredients to my Banana Cake recipe to enhance the flavour?

Yes, definitely! You can add ingredients like dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or a pinch of cinnamon to enhance the flavour and texture of your Banana Cake.

3. Why did my Banana Cake not turn out fluffy?

Overmixing the batter, incorrect measurements, or using too many bananas can make the Banana Cake dense. Overmixing reduces airiness, and too much banana adds moisture that prevents the cake from rising. Follow the Banana Cake recipe measurements and mix gently for a light, fluffy texture.

4. Why is my Banana Cake sticky?

Banana Cake may turn sticky if the bananas are overripe, the cake is underbaked, or the batter contains too much moisture. Use ripe, not overly mushy bananas, measure ingredients carefully, and bake until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with a few moist crumbs, not raw batter.

5. How can I make Banana Cake last longer?

To keep Banana Cake fresh longer, wrap it in plastic wrap or foil and store it in an airtight container. It lasts 3-4 days at room temperature, 7-10 days in the fridge, and up to 3 months in the freezer.

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Milkmaid Mini