Air Fryer Banana Cake
A moist and fluffy cake made with ripe bananas, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and great for gatherings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3 units ripe bananas, mashed The riper the bananas, the sweeter the cake.
- 1/2 cup sugar You can experiment with brown sugar for a caramel flavor.
- 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil Both options work well.
- 2 large eggs Add one at a time.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Leavening agent.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cake rise.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat or almond flour.
Instructions
Preparation
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl using a fork until smooth.
- Add the melted butter (or vegetable oil) and sugar to the mashed bananas. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed in before adding the next. Add vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Grease a suitable cake pan that fits into your air fryer basket.
- Pour the cake batter into the greased pan and spread evenly.
- Place the pan in the air fryer basket and cook for about 20-25 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Once fully cooked, let the cake cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Serve plain or with powdered sugar, caramel drizzle, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat. Keep overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.