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Banana cake for kids
Quick and simple, this Netmums recipe is the perfect way to use up brown bananas...
- Difficulty: Easy
- Serves 6
- Freezable
Preparation
- Total time
- 1 Hr 30 Mins
- Preparation time
- 30 Mins
- Cooking time
- 1 Hr
170g butter, softened
170g caster sugar
3 eggs
170g self-raising flour
2 bananas (ripe/overripe)
vanilla extract (optional)
Cream the butter into the sugar
Gradually add the eggs and flour
Mash the bananas and add them to the batter, mixing them in well
(don't leave lumps otherwise they will sink to the bottom when you cook
the cake)Add a few drops of good vanilla extract
Grease and flour a loaf tin and pour in the batter
Bake at 180'C/Gas mark 4 for approximately 1 hour, or until the cake tests done (i.e test it by
sticking a knife in - if the blade comes out clean, the cake is ready - if sticky, give it a little longer)Check after 30 mins - if the top starts browning too quickly, cover with a piece of grease-proof paper to prevent burning
You will need
Tin loaf - This versatile large loaf pan is crafted from commercial-grade carbon steel with two layers of non-stick protection. You can get it at Amazon for £17.75.
Hand mixer - This one from Braun has multiple speeds and a variety of attachments to suit your every need. You can find it at Amazon for £79.99.
Tips
Kids will love mashing the bananas, and can also help with stirring the other ingredients together.
Reviews
Samantha G(516)
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Daughter loved making it, nice and easy. Great if your not a good baker like me.
Reviewed on 22/08/23
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.This is the first time I am trying out banana cake...Brilliant thanks
Reviewed on 28/03/16
Sharma J
★★★☆☆ Rated 3 out of 5 stars.I will definitely try this ;-)
Reviewed on 16/03/16
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.So easy to make (even I can do it) but I make 12 smaller ones and use 3/4 bananas. A real hit in our house with children and adults!
Reviewed on 16/03/16
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Banana mad dd loved this!
Reviewed on 29/09/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Easy to make and taste great
Reviewed on 27/09/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.I've tried a few banana cake recipes and this is by far my favourite. I've made this at least 10 times and it's great every time. I sometimes add cinnamon.
Reviewed on 20/09/15
Jacqueline L(116)
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.I have work colleagues bringing in bananas so I can bake some more. They try to justify it by saying it's a healthy cake. I love baking it and they love eating it.
Reviewed on 28/08/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Hi I made this a few weeks ago and the kids loved it, I want to make it again tonight but I only have brown sugar in, has anyone made it with brown and it's been ok?
Reviewed on 12/08/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Really simple to make and tastes delicious - the only problem is that it doesn't last very long in our house!
Reviewed on 08/07/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Lovely recipe, really moist and tasty :-)
Reviewed on 08/07/15
Samantha G(516)
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Easy to make and tasted great x
Reviewed on 27/06/15
Amanda A(182)
★★★☆☆ Rated 3 out of 5 stars.Really easy to do and great for using up bananas that are a bit best their best as saves from chucking them in the bin! I would probably adapt it to be a little bit sweeter next time as I have a sweet tooth and this didn't quite satisfy it :)
Reviewed on 24/06/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Absolutely delicious!
Reviewed on 31/05/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Thank you. Easy to follow and loved by all the children (The 2 still here at home) Just need to teach them to follow this recipe themselves!
Reviewed on 04/04/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.This is a lovely moist Banana cake, unfortunately so lovely that it didn't last the day!
Reviewed on 16/03/15
Sarah-Jayne W(4)
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Finding myself with a handful of overripe bananas (and not being one for waste) I made this cake (but separated it into bun cases - for ease of eating for the kids). I also covered them in a swirl of chocolate butter cream and a haselnut. They were truly delicious. I wouldn't hesitate to make this recipe again and urge you to discard a few bananas so you've got an excuse too!
Reviewed on 16/03/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Easy & yummy - perfect!
Reviewed on 12/03/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Love this- great way to use up bananas. Moist and healthy, great for kids lunch box
Reviewed on 06/03/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Just made this cake, we are all bananas for bananas in my household it will be perfect for kids packed lunch and hubbys and for me to relax with a coffee
Reviewed on 03/03/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.My children love this cake and it's so easy to bake.
Reviewed on 28/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Tried this for my little boy who is dairy and soya free. He flipping loved it, and seen as he can't really have anything that's nice to eat (he's not interested in dairy free chocolate) this is a great cake for him, and it's got fruit in so I'm happy too
Reviewed on 27/02/15
Kelly E(266)
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Add a tablespoon of yoghurt to make more moist yum!
Reviewed on 27/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.We love this.... And so simple too.
Reviewed on 26/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Fantastic way to add fruit to a pudding, and tastes delicious x
Reviewed on 11/02/15
Rachel C(966)
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Fantastic recipe done in no time and my son loves helping to make it as its so simple definitely recommend it for under 5's
Reviewed on 04/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.This recipe is amazing! Easy to make and so delicious, especially great hit for my little one, he loves bananas so much. I've added some walnuts to give to some crunch and it turned out excellent. I would recommend this recipe to anyone.
Reviewed on 02/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.really easy recipe and everyone in the family likes it :)
Reviewed on 02/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Easy to make and very tasty.
Reviewed on 02/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Love this and it's so easy to make
Reviewed on 01/02/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Very easy to make, lively and moist and uses up any bananas going too ripe. Lovely on its own, or with custard.
Reviewed on 25/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Super easy to make, soft, light and moist and smells incredible too! The perfect recipe for overripe bananas (even if I do secretly make sure there's always bananas left for the cake!!) Nom Nom!
Reviewed on 22/01/15
Guest
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.Aromatic, quick recipe, if you and your family fancy a treat. With choc chips and sultanas, absolutely fantastic. Have a try!
Reviewed on 22/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Such a quick and easy recipe to follow. Ideal for those bananas that are just a little soft and left in the fruit bowl!! A great tasting recipe, I've made it a few times now and they are great as individual muffins, ideal for packed lunches. I would recommend trying this recipe.
Reviewed on 21/01/15
Guest
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.This is the first ever recipe i followed when i started baking for my children - it's so easy, so tasty & i fool myself into thinking it may be semi-healthy too! I often sub the caster sugar with soft brown sugar & it makes it more caramel flavoured ;)
Reviewed on 21/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Making it again tonight, its soooo tasty. So nice when its warm, sliced it and popped it in the toaster the next day. Kids wolfed it down too :-D
Reviewed on 20/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.A really simple recipe, cheap and fun to make with little ones. This is a staple in my home now.
Reviewed on 19/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Hi Emma. I always use 3 eggs and the cake turns out perfectly. I make banana cake (we call it banana loaf in our house) most weekends and I try and use a few grams less sugar each time. So far I'm down to 100g of sugar and you'd never notice.
Reviewed on 19/01/15
Guest
★☆☆☆☆ Rated 1 out of 5 stars.Can I ask in the method it states eggs but doesn't state in the ingredients how many eggs thanks
Reviewed on 13/01/15
