Banana Rum Cake
This moist and flavorful banana rum cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Powdered sugar - For dusting
- Milk - 1/4 cup
- Dark rum - 1/4 cup
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Eggs - 2
- Granulated sugar - 1 cup
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
- Ripe bananas - 3
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the mashed bananas, dark rum, and milk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 30g