This Banana Layer Cake is incredibly soft, moist, and packed with rich banana flavor. Made with ripe bananas and layered with creamy frosting, it’s a classic homemade cake that’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or weekend baking.
If you love banana bread, this layered cake version will quickly become a favorite in your dessert collection.
🌿 Why You’ll Love Banana Layer Cake
- ✔ Extra moist and fluffy layers
- ✔ Rich banana flavor
- ✔ Perfect for celebrations
- ✔ Easy to decorate
- ✔ Crowd-pleasing dessert
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- 1½ cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1½ cups ripe mashed bananas
- ½ cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting (Optional)
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳 How to Make Banana Layer Cake
- Preheat the oven
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two round cake pans. - Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. - Cream butter & sugar
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. - Add bananas & liquids
Mix in mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla. - Combine & bake
Gradually add dry ingredients. Divide batter evenly between pans.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. - Cool & frost
Cool completely before frosting and layering the cake.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Serve with cream cheese frosting
- Top with banana slices or chopped nuts
- Pair with coffee or tea
⭐ Pro Tips
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor
- Do not overmix the batter
- Chill cake layers before frosting for clean layers
