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Banana Cinnamon Maple Cake
Banana Cinnamon Maple Cake is not only the best way to use up over-ripe bananas, but it's a delectable slice of heaven to pair with your morning coffee. Buttery, fluffy and smells incredible coming out of the oven.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 14 slices
Calories: 236 kcal
Course:
Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup white self raising flour
- ¾ cup wholemeal self raising flour, (whole wheat self rising flour)
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 medium ripe bananas, (about 1 ¼ cup mashed)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan and line with parchment (baking) paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt. Make a well in the centre.
- Add the mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, butter, milk and vanilla into the centre of the ingredients and lightly mix through until just combined. The batter should be thick and lumpy (do not over mix).
- Pour the batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
- After about a half an hour, turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
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Notes
- Use overripe bananas. This brings out the flavor and sweetness
- Make sure your cake is fully cooked by testing it with a toothpick before removing it from the oven
- To ensure a moist banana cake, do not to over bake it
Nutrition Information
Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
168mg
(7%)
Potassium
161mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
268IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 268IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.