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Easy Banana Cake Recipe with Vanilla Glaze

Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Easy Banana Cake Recipe with Vanilla Glaze

Published March 4, 2019 Last Updated October 3, 2019 / By Jessica 25 Comments

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If you’ve ever wondered how to make banana cake at home, this easy banana cake recipe with vanilla glaze is perfection! 

Banana cake on a white cake plate with one slice being removed from it.

If you’ve never had banana cake before it is basically like banana bread, in cake form, with glaze. AKA: Heaven. This recipe, made with sour cream is moist and delicious and I can guarantee you’ll never go looking for another one after trying this!

One of my favorite comfort foods, and you can serve it as dessert or eat it for breakfast! Don’t we all love desserts that double as breakfasts? Doughnuts, coffee cake, muffins… enough said. One of the best things about this easy recipe is that it gets even better with time. So, if you can manage to save any, you can wrap it up and eat it for days and it will taste just as delicious as it did on the first day. 

Slice of banana cake, garnished with banana slices and with the rest of the cake on a white cake plate behind it.

What is the difference between banana cake and banana bread? 

The answer is they are very similar! My banana cake is made with sour cream which takes the flavor and consistency to the next level. Also, when I make this cake I typically add a glaze or frosting that banana bread doesn’t have. Also, this recipe makes a lot more! We prefer making banana cake in our house. 

Can you freeze banana cake?

Yes! But it needs to be frozen before topping with the glaze. Just wrap your cake tightly in saran wrap once it is fully cooled and it will save in the freezer for up to three months. 

How long does banana cake last? 

This cake will keep up to a week and does not need to be refrigerated, but can be if that is what you prefer! 

How to Make Banana Cake at home:

Mix dry ingredients, then beat in butter and the rest of the wet ingredients.

Banana cake batter in a white bowl with a wooden spoon.

Pour batter into bundt cake pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 65-75 minutes. 

While cake is in the oven, mix glaze ingredients. 

After the cake is cooled, pour glaze over the top. 

Glaze being poured onto a bundt shaped banana cake.

Mmm. That glaze though.

Banana cake on a white plate with bananas sliced as garnish and a beautiful cutting board under it.

My mouth is watering just thinking about this easy banana cake made with sour cream!

You ready for this life changing banana recipe?!

Absolutely delicious banana cake with vanilla glaze! Perfect for a special breakfast or dessert!

The Perfect Banana Cake with Vanilla Glaze

Absolutely delicious banana cake with vanilla glaze! Perfect for a special breakfast or dessert! 
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 332kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

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Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cups butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 very ripe bananas
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

For the Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and generously butter your bundt pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat your butter until creamy. Add sugar and beat until fluffy, then add in your vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Dump in your bananas and mix slowly until combined. Add dry ingredients a little at a time until incorporated. Add Greek yogurt and mix until combined.
  • Tap your pan on the counter a few times to help the batter settle.
  • Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a fork inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • If cake begins to brown to quickly cover halfway through with a loose foil tent.
  • When cake is done, transfer to a cooling rack.

For the Icing

  • Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla and milk, adding milk a little at a time until glaze is thin enough to drizzle on cooled cake.
  • Enjoy!
  • Place directly on rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.3mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

Later guys! I’m off to buy some bananas ;).

xo,
jessica-about-1

This recipe was originally published in November of 2015 and has been updated in 2019.

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  1. Meg Fisher

    September 20, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    5 stars
    Question:
    Could this be made in smaller loaf pans for Christmas gifts??

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    • Sarah

      September 22, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      Yes I think that would work!! I’ve never done it, but if I did, I would double the glaze so there is plenty to put on the mini loafs!

      Reply
  2. Bylgja

    April 16, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    5 stars
    We love this one!!! Thank you
    I done this one like the recipe and just the perfect cake… and a also try is with coconut Oli instead off butter(same amount) delicious and in the glaze i but lemon drops instead of vanilla When one time i was out off butter and vanilla and that combo really works??

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 16, 2019 at 9:35 pm

      Oh my goodness those substitutions sound amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
  3. Clarissa Cameron

    March 08, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    Thanks again for sharing, my husband will love these too!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      March 08, 2019 at 8:26 pm

      YAY! So glad to hear this! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  4. lauren kelly

    February 16, 2019 at 6:38 am

    5 stars
    I am surprising my banana loving kids with this gorgeous cake! I love it!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      February 16, 2019 at 11:12 am

      Oh YAY! I hope they love it!!!

      Reply
  5. Julie Blanner

    February 15, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    I love banana cake! This won’t last long in my house.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      February 15, 2019 at 9:47 pm

      I’m so glad!

      Reply
  6. Kristyn

    February 15, 2019 at 4:19 pm

    5 stars
    Yum, soft, & so delicious!! The glaze is a nice little bonus, to something that already tastes so good!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      February 15, 2019 at 9:47 pm

      You are so sweet! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  7. Pam Dana

    February 15, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    5 stars
    My kids devoured this recipe! It was a hit! Thank you!

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    • Jessica

      February 15, 2019 at 9:47 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad! Thanks for letting us know!

      Reply
  8. Amy Locurto

    February 15, 2019 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! This cake is amazing!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      February 15, 2019 at 9:47 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad you like it!

      Reply
  9. Pam Dana

    January 04, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so good! My husband doesn’t love cakes, but loves Banana Bread/Bars! I’m totally going to make this for him for is bday! Thanks!

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    • Jessica

      January 04, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      I don’t love cakes either and I love this one! I hope it’s a success for you!

      Reply
  10. Molly Lappegaard

    February 13, 2017 at 2:59 pm

    Made this yesterday, just made a browned butter icing instead. Delicious cake!

    Reply
    • Sarah + Jessica

      February 13, 2017 at 3:05 pm

      Yummmmmm!!! That would be delicious too! So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  11. Belinda

    May 21, 2016 at 4:31 am

    I made this cake last night as i had a heap of ripe frozen bananas in the freezer. I took the cake to work and it was such a hit everyone was raving about how moist and delicious it was. Will make again for sure. 5 star recipie!

    Reply
  12. alex robertson

    May 03, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    Yum! Do I store this in the fridge or on the counter?

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  13. alex robertson

    May 03, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    Yum! Do I store this in the fridge or on the counter?

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    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      May 03, 2016 at 11:40 pm

      On the fridge long term, but the counter is fine for a few hours!

      Reply
    • Jessica @ Pretty Providence

      May 03, 2016 at 11:40 pm

      On the fridge long term, but the counter is fine for a few hours!

      Reply

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