7 cake recipes to take advantage of ripe bananas
There are houses where bananas are never thrown away: they are used, even if they are very ripe. It often happens that, for days, bananas stay there, in the fruit bowl, a little green, almost decorative. And, from one moment to another, without realizing it, they appear with mottled skin and that softness that condemns them to not being "to eat as they are". And that's when something curious happens: they stop being fruit and become the perfect excuse to bake a cake. An excuse to turn on the oven on any given Tuesday, to make the kitchen smell of butter and vanilla, to cut a slice while still warm and to prove, once again, that simple things can be exciting.
The best thing about banana cakes is that they don't have just one way to be. Sometimes they go for cocoa and pepitas; others forgo added sugar and rely on the natural sweetness of the fruit itself. There are those that are unmolded with surprise, those that are born from the bottom of the cupboard (muesli included) and those that make room for those who do not take gluten, egg or dairy.
Seven versions, seven banana cakes for you to find the one that best suits your tastes. All with the same starting point: that banana that seemed lost.
Chocolate and banana cake, super tender and juicy
Here the banana not only sweetens: it is first cooked in butter and topped with a touch of rum (or similar), which gives it a rounder and more perfumed base. It is then mixed with melted chocolate and butter for a moist crumb, almost like a spoon dessert, one of those that stand up well over the hours without drying out. Ideal if you like the contrast between ripe fruit and cocoa with character.
Let's get started on this super delicious and incredibly easy banana and chocolate cake! A perfect flavor combination that kids and adults alike will love ;-) Are you going to try it? Don't forget to tell us what you thought in the comments!
Super fluffy banana and chocolate cake
This is the everyday banana cake, but with a twist: the very ripe banana allows you to adjust the sugar and still get a full flavor. The texture is the trick: airy, light crumb and pieces of chocolate that soften as it gets warmer. If you reheat it for a few seconds, it has that freshly made feeling that invites you to repeat...
Are overripe bananas about to go bad in your fruit bowl? Use them to make this deliciously moist cake. And for even more indulgence, nothing beats chocolate chips :-) An incredibly easy recipe that, thanks to the ripe bananas, will allow you to reduce...
Banana inverted sponge cake, extra juicy
The visual effect is part of the charm: butter and brown sugar on the bottom, banana in place (sliced or lengthwise) and, on top, the batter. When you turn it over, a shiny, caramelized layer appears that begs to be eaten warm. The crumb is spongy and moist, and the key moment is to unmold it while it is still warm so that the fruit does not stick to it.
A simple, gourmet and totally stunning dessert... this banana upside-down cake has everything to make you fall in love with it! When baked, the bananas become deliciously melting and lightly caramelized , while the cake remains incredibly moist ....
Banana and chocolate sponge cake - vegan and gluten free
Here the banana is combined with peanut butter and agave syrup for body and flavor, and topped with chocolate chips. The base is made with rice flour (or other gluten-free flour) and almond milk, without eggs or dairy products. The result is compact but juicy, with that sweet spot that does not seem "alternative".
For an extra moist and fluffy cake, nothing beats mashed bananas integrated into the batter. Here, we offer you an easy way to make this dessert while adding chocolate chips for indulgence. And regarding the ingredients, no worries for gluten, dairy,...
Easy banana cake
The most direct and grateful: few steps, ingredients that we all usually have in the cupboard and an infallible logic of classic sponge cake: eggs, butter, flour and baking powder. It is one of those that will solve a snack without having to get your head too hot and, if the bananas are very ripe, you can even skimp on sugar without losing flavor. Perfect for a "trusted recipe" when you don't feel like experimenting.
What to do with overripe bananas? Make a cake! Instead of wasting them, turn them into a dessert that the whole family will enjoy :-) An ultra-easy cake to make, perfect for a fun activity with the kids! Here is our list of ingredients and preparation...
Sugar-free banana cake - banana bread
For those who feel that many cakes are too sweet. Here the sweetness comes from very ripe bananas, with no added sugar, and the structure is supported by rice flour, olive oil and the game baking soda + vinegar, which brings momentum and lightness. It works especially well in slices.
Do you also find that desserts are often too sweet? Our sugar-free banana bread is sure to delight you! Our secret? Extra ripe bananas, of course! Not only is this recipe sugar-free, but it's also waste-free ;-) After all, you didn't think of throwing...
Muesli and banana sponge cake - a recipe with no added sugars and a recipe for making the most of it
This one comes from opening the pantry and making do with what's left over: a half-pack of muesli, a ripe banana and the desire not to throw anything away. The muesli adds texture and makes it more complete; the banana binds and softens. It is finished with sliced almonds on top and looks especially good in cake format, to slice and carry. It also keeps well for several days.
Do you also have cupboards filled with opened packages of granola? Instead of throwing them away, let's make a cake for a snack! To make it even better, perfect before a workout, we add some nuts and almonds ;-) Try it and let us know what you think ;-)
Patricia González
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