When you think of banana bread, you probably picture a loaf of sweet, moist bread that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. But did you know that you can also make banana bread in the form of individual snack cakes? These bite-sized treats are just as delicious as traditional banana bread, but they're even easier to make and perfect for a quick and easy snack or dessert. Whether you're looking for a fun way to use up overripe bananas or you're simply craving something sweet and satisfying, these banana bread snack cakes are sure to hit the spot.
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BANANA BREAD SNACK CAKES
This banana bread snack cake doesn't need any frosting-just a dusting of powdered sugar. Guests are always amazed that I made this treat from scratch. -Denise Loewenthal, Hinckley, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine flour and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk brown sugar, water, banana, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BANANA BREAD ICE CREAM LAYER CAKE
Banana bread gets a summer makeover! We take a loaf of banana bread and turn it into a layer cake with the addition of peanut butter and chocolate ice creams. If you can't find plain peanut butter ice cream, feel free to use one that has your favorite mix-ins, or even plain vanilla ice cream -- it will be equally delicious.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 9h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-5-inch metal loaf pan with cooking spray, then set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl, then set aside. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until very smooth, then add the eggs, sugar, canola oil and vanilla extract and whisk until very smooth. Stir in half of the flour mixture until mostly combined, then add the other half and stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake, rotating the pan once halfway through, until golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 30 minutes, then gently flip the banana bread out of the pan and cool completely. Clean out the pan, then line with plastic wrap, allowing about 1 inch of overhang on all sides of the pan.
- Combine the milk chocolate chips with 1/2 cup peanut butter chips in a small bowl and set aside.
- Once completely cooled, carefully slice the banana bread horizontally into 3 even slices. Place the bottom slice into the bottom of the lined loaf pan, then cover with an even layer of 1 1/2 cups peanut butter ice cream. Sprinkle half of the mixed chocolate and peanut butter chips over the ice cream. Layer the middle slice of banana bread over the chips, then cover with an even layer of chocolate ice cream, followed by the remaining mixed chocolate and peanut butter chips. Invert the top slice of banana bread so that the domed top is facing downward, then lay it in the loaf pan, using your hands to press down lightly on the banana bread. Cover with the remaining peanut butter ice cream, smoothing it out so that it is as flat as possible. Fold over the plastic wrap, then use another sheet of plastic wrap to cover the loaf pan completely. Freeze until completely frozen, at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
- Combine the vegetable shortening with the remaining peanut butter chips in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted, about 45 seconds total.
- Remove the loaf pan from the freezer and use the plastic overhang to lift the cake out of the pan. (Run the underside of the loaf pan under warm water if the cake sticks to the pan and is hard to remove.) Place the cake right-side up on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet, then drizzle the melted peanut butter topping back and forth over the top of the cake with a spoon. Quickly sprinkle with the peanuts (before the topping dries). Return to the freezer and allow the topping to harden completely, at least 20 minutes.
- Remove from the freezer, cut into slices and serve immediately.
OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 by 2-inch round cake pan.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on low speed until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, turn out onto a cooling rack, and cool completely.
- Spread the frosting thickly on the top of the cake and decorate with walnut halves, if using.
- Mix the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed until just combined. Don't whip! Add the sugar and mix until smooth.
A-NUMBER-1 BANANA CAKE
This is a very versatile and fast cake recipe. Not only is it moist and delicious, the same batter can be used to make banana bread and muffins. Delicious frosted with chocolate or cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Kevin Ryan
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 8 inch round pans. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in the bananas. Add flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk to the creamed mixture. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and place on a damp tea towel to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 51.9 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 324.2 mg, Sugar 31.2 g
BANANA BREAD MUG CAKE IN A MINUTE
If you like banana bread, cakes that take only about a minute to cook, and things that sound too good to be true, you're really going to enjoy this! Garnish with sliced banana, a dusting of cocoa, or shaved chocolate if you prefer.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Everyday Cooking Special Collection Recipes New
Time 12m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine ripe banana, brown sugar, white sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, melted butter, milk, and vanilla in a mixing bowl; use a potato masher to mash the mixture into a smooth puree. Add flour and mix until just combined. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips until evenly mixed.
- Transfer batter evenly into two lightly buttered coffee mugs or cups. Tap a few times on a towel to settle everything down and ensure there are no air pockets.
- Microwave cups, one at a time, until a toothpick comes out clean, about 1 minute.
- Let cool before serving.
- Optional: Garnish each with banana slices and dust with sugar. Brulee the tops with a blowtorch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.4 calories, Carbohydrate 81.2 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 444.3 mg, Sugar 38.1 g
BANANA SNACKING CAKE WITH SALTED CARAMEL GLAZE
This buttery snacking cake is a bit like banana bread, but richer, and topped with a sticky caramel frosting that is dotted with crunchy flakes of sea salt. The frosting, made from brown sugar and heavy cream, is easier than a classic caramel, but just as compelling, with the sea salt contrasting perfectly with its sweetness. It's important to use ripe bananas here. Soft, spotty ones with dark yellow skins will be the sweetest and most complex. Firm, pale yellow bananas just don't have enough intensity to flavor the cake.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories snack, cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-9-inch pan, and then line with parchment paper, letting the two long ends hang over the edges by at least 2 inches.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt. Whisk in bananas, melted butter, sour cream, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.
- Scrape into baking pan and smooth the top. Bake until the top springs back when lightly pressed in the center, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely.
- When cake is cool, make the glaze: In a medium or large pot (not a small one because the mixture will bubble up), combine butter, brown sugar, heavy cream and salt. Bring to a full boil and continue to boil over medium heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth, then immediately pour over cooled cake. Spread evenly across cake and let set for at least 30 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 269, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 194 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BANANA SNACK CAKE
This is a nice way to use up that last banana that's gotten too ripe. It makes a nice small snack cake (Hence, the name!) rather than a big bread loaf.
Provided by MTpockets
Categories Breads
Time 50m
Yield 1 8x8 pan, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat Oven to 350'.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking soda.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, water, oil, vanilla and banana.
- Stir Into dry ingredients, just until moistened.
- Transfer to a greased and floured 8x8 inches square pan.
- Bake at 350' for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Dust with confectioners sugar before serving.
KITTENCAL'S BANANA CINNAMON SNACK CAKE OR MUFFINS (LOW-FAT)
A wonderful lower-fat cake/muffin recipe that's easy to make as everything is mixed by hand --- this recipe was tested and developed using low-fat yogurt although I would think that low-fat sour cream may be substituted with good results --- visit www.kittencalskitchen.com for more low-fat recipes!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 8 or 9-inch square baking pan or line muffin tins with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, banana, oil, egg and vanilla.
- Pour over dry ingredients, and gently stir with a spatula until JUST blended (do not over mix).
- Spread the batter into prepared baking pan.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the top of the cake is light brown, and edges begin to pull away from sides of the pan (bake slightly less time for muffins).
- Cool cake in pan on rack for 10 minutes.
- Loosen sides of cake with a dinner knife or a spatula.
- Invert cake right side up and cool completely.
- Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.
BANANA SNACK CAKE
"I often make this moist banana cake for birthday days," remarks Dawn Fagerstrom from Warren, Minnesota. "The recipe is good for making cupcakes, too - they taste great even without frosting."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm. , Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (58g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- For a moist and flavorful banana bread snack cake, use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the cake will be.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
- Use quality ingredients. Fresh, high-quality ingredients will produce the best-tasting cake.
- Do not overbake the cake. Overbaking can result in a dry, crumbly cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting or serving. This will help the cake to set and prevent it from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Banana bread snack cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. They are moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make a banana bread snack cake that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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