The Banana Bread So Good, One Reviewer Made It 3 Times in 7 Days

Some recipes truly speak for themselves. With more than 200 glowing reviews—including one from a fan who baked it three times in a single week—this Easy Banana Loaf Cake has all the makings of a beloved classic. It’s soft, moist, and packed with rich banana flavor—everything you love about banana bread, just disguised as a cake.

“My husband and son said this was the best banana bread they have ever tasted.” says reviewer greelyhamiltons. “It was a big hit. I will be baking it again the second I get some overripe bananas…I wouldn’t call it ‘cake’ either. It’s more like traditional banana bread.”

Pantry staples come together in a loaf pan to transform overripe bananas into something special. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or plain with a cup of coffee, Sandi’s Easy Banana Loaf Cake proves that sometimes the easiest recipes are the most satisfying.

How to Make Banana Bread Loaf Cake

Submitted by community member Sandi, this recipe is beloved for its simplicity—no bells and whistles, just one bowl of prep. The ingredient list features all the usual suspects: ripe bananas, flour, sugar, butter, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and baking powder. Everything comes together in a single bowl before being poured into a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes, and you’ve got a sweet, comforting treat ready to share.

Tips, Tricks, and Variations

• Make an extra-moist loaf. While the mashed ripe bananas give the batter plenty of moisture, one Allrecipes community member recommends covering the top with foil for the last 15 minutes in the oven to steam the loaf for an even fluffier result.
• Add more spice. Incorporating 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and/or 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg gives the loaf slightly spicy and nutty notes.
• Throw in some nuts or chocolate. Sandi suggests folding in some walnuts, but pecans, cranberries, or chocolate chips are also delicious options. 
• Use extra bananas. Several reviewers had positive results mixing in one or two additional ripe bananas. 
• Upgrade with a topping. Make a three-ingredient crumb topping or try Beaming Baker’s Streusel Topping recipe (my favorite) with flour, brown sugar, pecans, ground cinnamon,and unsalted butter.
• Double the recipe. This recipe makes one loaf, so a lot of reviewers like to double it because the cake is gobbled up so quickly!

Praise from the Allrecipes Community

• “THANKS FOR THIS RECIPE,” Pham says. “NOW WRITING MY RATING I’M BAKING MY 3RD TIMES THIS WEEK. VERY DELICIOUS, SOFT, 👌👌👌 EVERYTHING IS PERFECT FOR ME😋”
• “Followed the recipe to the letter and me and kids all loved it,” Barry Campbell says. “In my top five banana breads I have ever had.” 
• “I added warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and ginger,” Nicole says. “I also added an extra half stick of butter and baked it at 325°F. It made it super moist with crunchy edges.”
• “It’s a great recipe, so easy to to follow!” Jenny Kupperstein says. “I doubled it because I had a lot of bananas, and instead of a 9×5 pan I used a 10×10 and baked for 45 minutes. It came out perfect. I also (as I always do) suggest using Kerrigold butter, of any other type European butter as they are great for baking.”

Get the recipe: Easy Banana Loaf Cake