Lower Fat Easy Banana Cake Recipe

Indulge in this unbelievably moist and light banana cake – a guilt-free delight! This tweaked version of a beloved recipe delivers all the banana cake goodness with significantly less fat. Perfect for breakfast or a delightful afternoon treat, its surprisingly moist texture will amaze you. You won't believe it's low-fat! This recipe is easily halved for smaller batches (see notes for adjusted baking time).

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 164.6 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Lower Fat Easy Banana Cake

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How to Make Lower Fat Easy Banana Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in the sugar.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (If using half recipe in an 8x8 pan, bake for approximately 32 minutes).
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Enjoy! This cake is delicious served warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

10g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lower Fat Easy Banana Cake?

Lower Fat Easy Banana Cake takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lower Fat Easy Banana Cake?

Lower Fat Easy Banana Cake has approximately 164.6 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lower Fat Easy Banana Cake?

The key ingredients for Lower Fat Easy Banana Cake are Nonfat Milk, Lemon Juice, Light Butter, Sugar, Low Fat Sour Cream, Splenda Granular. See the full list with measurements above.

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