Strawberry Banana Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This Strawberry Banana Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweet flavors of ripe bananas and fresh strawberries. It’s a perfect treat for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply enjoying a family gathering.

The recipe is straightforward and can be made with basic baking ingredients. It’s a great way to use up overripe bananas and enjoy the seasonal sweetness of strawberries.

Delicious Strawberry Banana Cake

This cake features a moist banana base infused with fresh strawberries, creating a light and flavorful dessert. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
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 buttermilk

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the mashed bananas and buttermilk to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve plain or with whipped cream.