Low Fat Banana Cake

Baked on 20 May 2013

I always wanted to bake banana cake that are moist and with the sweet banana flavors and I am so glad that I finally made it! This is the best banana cake I have made so far and those who tried it also agreed with me. The important tip to make a good banana cake is to use bananas that are very ripe (those with many black spots on the skin). You will be amazed that it will bring out an excellent sweetness and banana flavors. Give it a try and I am sure you will like it too.

Ingredients

240g mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)

1 tsp baking soda

120g low-fat plain yogurt

60g canola, vegetable, or corn oil

120g light brown sugar

1 large egg (60 grams)

1 tsp vanilla essence

200g plain flour

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

80g Walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180 deg C and grease 2 loaf pans with oil.

2. In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas with the baking soda and yogurt. Allow to sit while you prepare the rest of the batter.

3. Meanwhile, whisk together the oil, sugar, egg and vanilla till well mix.

4. In another large bowl, sift together the flours, baking powder, ground cinnamon and salt.

5. Add the banana mixture into the oil mixture and mix till just combined, Then add the flour mixture and mix well.

6. Add in walnuts and stir until all the ingredients are combined. 

7. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 45 -55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.