Baked Banana Cake with Cinnamon Sugar Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

A moist, tender banana cake baked to golden perfection, topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar glaze that adds a delightful warmth. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick), softened unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for glaze)
• 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mash 3 medium ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar to the mashed bananas, beating with a hand mixer for 2 minutes until creamy.
3. Step 3: Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 cup whole milk until fully incorporated.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt.
5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
6. Step 6: Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan and bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Step 7: While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by whisking together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 2 tbsp milk until smooth.
8. Step 8: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then drizzle the cinnamon sugar glaze evenly over the warm cake.
9. Step 9: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.