Banana Cinnamon Maple Cake (Printer-Friendly Version)
Moist banana cake with cinnamon and maple, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Light, fluffy, and full of sweet flavor.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup whole wheat flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
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In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until only small lumps remain.
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Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in maple syrup and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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Mix mashed bananas into the wet ingredients until combined, taking care not to overmix.
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Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently using a spatula until just combined. Batter should remain lumpy and thick; avoid overmixing.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the center of the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with a few moist crumbs attached.
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Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve slightly warm, optionally with a pat of butter.
# Helpful Hints:
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Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
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Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; a few sticky crumbs are ideal.