Banana Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 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 milk
• Optional: chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit for extra flavor

Instructions:

1. Start by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take a regular-sized loaf pan and grease it with a bit of butter or oil. If you want, you can also sprinkle a little flour to prevent sticking, or just line it with parchment paper.
2. Now, in a big bowl, mix together the mashed bananas and melted butter until they’re all combined. Add in the sugar and mix it up well.
3. Crack in the eggs, one at a time, and pour in the vanilla extract. Give it all a good stir until everything is smooth.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring as you go. Pour in the milk a little at a time too, until everything is mixed together. Don’t mix too much; just enough to get everything combined.
6. If you’re feeling adventurous, toss in some chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit. It’ll add a nice surprise to your cake!
7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
8. Pop the pan into the oven and let it bake for about 50-60 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Once it’s done, take the cake out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for around 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. When it’s cooled down, slice it up and enjoy your homemade banana cake! It’s great on its own, or you can add a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.

This easy banana cake is perfect for using up those ripe bananas and treating yourself to a delicious dessert. Give it a try and enjoy the wonderful flavors of homemade baking!