Banana Snack Cake Recipe is a quick and easy banana cake for two, perfect for sharing. No mixer needed! The batter can be easily whisked by hand with a fork.
The Recipe yields one 8×8 inch cake, which is enough to satisfy two people on an afternoon sweet tooth craving. The small size makes this snack cake perfect for transporting in your purse or work bag.
How to make Banana Snack Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 Bananas
- 4 Eggs
- 1 Tbsp. Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 tsp. Salt
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 3 Tbsp.
- Unsalted Butter, melted and cooled slightly 1 large Egg.
Method:
1. preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, scraping down sides occasionally.
3. Pour batter into greased 8×8 inch standard loaf pan.
4. Place in the oven and cook for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and dry (the toothpick may be slightly moist).
5. Remove from oven and cool before slicing and serving.
6. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 137 |
| Calories from Fat | 2 |
| Fat | 0.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g |
| Trans Fat | 0.0g |
| Cholesterol | 23.8mg |
| Sodium | 35.0mg |
| Carbohydrates | 28.3g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Sugars | 20.3 g |
| Protein | 3g |
Health Benefits of Banana Snack Cake Recipe
Need a quick dose of potassium to help maintain healthy blood pressure? Potassium is an important electrolyte and the single most plentiful mineral in the body.
Bananas are rich in potassium, with each medium banana containing 422 mg, or 10% of the daily recommended value for this essential nutrient.
Banana Snack Cake Recipe contains no cholesterol or saturated fat and is rich in fiber (1.7 grams per serving).
Dietary fiber helps with digestion and absorption of nutrients, lowers bad cholesterol levels, and prevents heart disease.
Is It Healthy?
According to the USDA, a well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables can help achieve healthy weight goals Recipe makes 9 servings. Each serving contains 1.1 grams of dietary fiber].
Is It Gluten-Free?
Yes. This Banana Snack Cake Recipe is gluten-free.
Is It Low-Calorie?
Yes and No. This Recipe is low in calories compared to banana bread or other banana dessert recipes.
However, unlike many ‘no-bake’ desserts, Banana Snack Cake Recipe contains a good amount of Butter, so it’s not a low-calorie option compared with baking recipes that use egg whites instead of Butter for a lighter and fluffier cake.
Is It Low-Fat?
Yes. This recipe contains 0.5 grams of fat per serving, only 2% of the recommended daily value.
Is It Low-Sugar?
No. This Recipe contains over 20 grams of sugar per serving (10% of the recommended daily value). Still, it does not contain any added refined sugar and instead gets its sweetness from natural fruit sugars found in bananas. It also has a low glycemic index value (GI = 44).
Is It Vegetarian?
Yes. This banana snack cake recipe is vegetarian.
Is It Good For Diabetic Patients?
Yes. This Recipe is good for diabetic patients because it contains no added sugars, and it has very little fat (0.5 grams per serving) and sodium (35 mg per serving).
Is It Good For Weight Loss?
Yes. This Recipe is low in calories and fat and contains dietary fiber.
How Can I Customize Banana Snack Cake Recipe?
Add 1 tsp. Of vanilla extract to the batter for a sweeter flavor.
Conclusion
Banana Snack Cake Recipe is a quick and easy banana cake for two, perfect for sharing. No mixer needed! The batter can be easily whisked by hand with a fork.
The Recipe yields one 8×8 inch cake, which is enough to satisfy two people on an afternoon sweet tooth craving. The small size makes this snack cake perfect for transporting in your purse or work bag.
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