Moist and Fragrant Homemade Banana Pound Cake
Rich Banana Flavor! Moist Banana Pound Cake Recipe (with Nut Addition Tip)
Here’s an easy recipe for a fragrant and moist banana pound cake, perfect for using up ripe bananas. The soft texture is enhanced by the addition of crunchy almond slices, making it a delightful homemade treat to enjoy with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 120g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 5 drops vanilla extract
- 200g cake flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 100g heavy cream
- 2 ripe bananas
- 20g sliced almonds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, melt the 100g of butter in the microwave for about 1 minute until softened. It’s best if the butter is soft rather than completely liquid.
Step 2
Add 120g of sugar to the melted butter and mix well with a whisk or spatula until the sugar is incorporated. Continue mixing until the butter and sugar mixture is slightly fluffy.
Step 3
Prepare 2 ripe bananas, the key ingredient for the banana bread. Peel them, chop them into bite-sized pieces, and add them to the batter.
Step 4
Using a fork, mash the chopped bananas until they are completely smooth and lump-free. The mashed bananas will blend well into the batter, creating a wonderfully smooth texture.
Step 5
Now, crack in the 2 room-temperature eggs and add 5 drops of vanilla extract for extra fragrance. Whisk everything together until well combined.
Step 6
Sift 200g of cake flour into the batter. It’s important to sift the flour to prevent lumps. Add 1 tsp of baking powder and 1 tsp of salt on top of the sifted flour.
Step 7
Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cake tough; mix just until no dry flour streaks remain. Finally, add 100g of heavy cream for added moisture and gently mix to combine.
Step 8
Pour the batter into your prepared pound cake pan. To achieve a nice shape after baking, use a spatula to create a slight dip in the center of the batter and build up the edges slightly higher.
Step 9
Sprinkle 20g of sliced almonds evenly over the batter for a nutty flavor and texture. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
Step 10
To check if the cake is done, insert a skewer or toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean with no batter attached, it’s ready. If there’s still batter, bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 11
Carefully remove the fragrant and moist banana pound cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Your delicious homemade banana pound cake is now ready!
