Banana Cake

Banana cake is a moist, tender baked dessert or snack cake made with ripe mashed bananas, flour, sugar, and eggs, often enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon. It is a popular home-baked treat enjoyed worldwide, with roots in American and Southeast Asian baking traditions.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cake is typically high in carbohydrates from sugar and flour, with moderate fat from butter or oil and some protein from eggs. A standard slice provides about 250-350 calories, along with potassium and vitamin B6 from the bananas.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	280 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Vitamin C	3 mg
Vitamin A	15 mcg

Per 1 slice (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Banana cake is a beloved way to use overripe bananas, transforming them into a flavorful, naturally sweetened treat. In many cultures, it's a comforting, everyday cake rather than a fancy celebration dessert, highlighting its humble, homey appeal.