โโCrazy Banana Cake recipe is super easy with pantry staples. You don’t need any eggs, butter or milk. The bananas make it so moist and absolutely delicious.
Crazy Banana Cake is the perfect way to use overripe bananas and turn them into a fantastic dessert. Did you try the Crazy Cake Recipe? This Crazy Banana Cake recipe is similar but with lots of banana flavor.
It is one of the Best Banana Dessert Recipes and you probably already have the ingredients needed.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
The banana mixture makes each bite so delicious, and the recipe is very simple. You don’t need any fancy supplies or ingredients to make this recipe. The kids love to help make this and it’s a family favorite.
We love making delicious cakes and also make Blackout Cake.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour. I recommend spooning the flour into the measuring cup instead of scooping. It makes it more accurate.
- Baking Soda. Best Baking Soda Substitutes
- Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla is best.
- Overripe Bananas. For best results, use bananas that are overripe.
Find the entire ingredients for this Crazy Banana Cake recipe at the bottom of the page.
Substitutions and Variations
- Nuts. Add walnuts or pecans to the bread if desired.
- Chocolate. Toss in several ounces of chocolate chips for a decadent combination.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish. Set the oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8X8 baking dish with cooking spray. Then set aside the prepared pan.
Step 2. Get out a large bowl. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Then set aside.
Step 3. Next, make 3 holes into the dry ingredients.
Step 4. Pour the vanilla extract into one, the white vinegar into one and the vegetable oil into the 3rd one.
Step 5. Next, add the mashed bananas and water on top of flour mixture. Then mix flour and wet ingredients until thoroughly combined.
Step 6. Carefully pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
Step 7. Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the batter comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely. The cake is delicious as is or you can top it frosting.
Topping Suggestions
- Salted Caramel Frosting or your favorite buttecream.
- Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
- Glaze. This is so easy to make with confectioner’s sugar and milk in a small bowl.
Storage
If you do not top the cake with frosting, the leftovers can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If you frost cake, refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container. It will last up to 5 days in the fridge.
You can also use foil or plastic wrap to cover the baking dish with. If placing in the freezer for extending storage, make sure to wrap tightly before storing.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overmix the batter. Mix the ingredients until just combined.
- Use overripe bananas. This helps to make the cake super moist and flavorful. Learn how to freeze bananas to use later.
- Cover the cake if needed. If the top of the cake starts to brown before its finished baking, cover with foil.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s called Crazy Cake because it is a Depression Era cake without eggs, butter or milk.
Yes, the vinegar reacts with the baking soda and baking powder as part of the leaving process in the cake.
Sure! The recipe can easily be made into cupcakes. Divide the batter into muffin cups. Just keep in mind you will need to adjust the baking time.
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Crazy Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 teaspoons White Vinegar
- 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 Overripe Bananas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray an 8X8 baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.ย Set aside.
- Make 3 separate depressions into the dry ingredients in the medium bowl.ย Pour the vanilla extract into one, the white vinegar into one and the vegetable oil into the 3rd one.
- Add the mashed bananas and water on top and then stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the batter comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely and then itโs ready to serve and enjoy!
- This cake is delicious as is or you can top it with buttercream or delicious cream cheese frosting.
So moist and delicious. It’s really easy to make!