Maple Banana Sheet Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

This Maple Banana Sheet Cake Recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich flavor of maple syrup, resulting in a moist and delicious cake. Perfect for gatherings or as a delightful dessert, this cake is easy to prepare and serves a crowd.

The recipe is straightforward, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced bakers. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy a delightful cake that highlights the wonderful flavors of banana and maple.

Easy Maple Banana Sheet Cake Recipe

This cake features a tender crumb infused with banana and maple syrup, topped with a light maple glaze. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 12 people.

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the mashed bananas, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Glaze: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with maple glaze before serving.