Banana Cake Made Simple Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Cake Made Simple

• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk (any kind)
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

How to Make Banana Cake Made Simple

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
4. Add the sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, and mashed bananas to the bowl.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped nuts.
8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown.
10. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving. Enjoy!