Description
This Banana Cinnamon Soft Weekend Cake is a moist, fluffy, and comforting loaf cake made with ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, afternoon coffee, or dessert, this easy banana cake features a tender crumb, rich banana flavor, and a beautifully golden crust. Whether you’re using up overripe bananas or looking for a cozy weekend baking project, this homemade banana cinnamon cake is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
- Add eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.
- Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.
- Serve warm with butter, cream cheese, or a drizzle of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: banana cinnamon cake, banana loaf cake, moist banana cake, easy banana cake recipe, cinnamon banana bread, weekend cake