Banana Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Poppy Seed Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups cake flour; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature; 2 tablespoons buttermilk, room temperature; 3 large ripe bananas; 3/4 cup butter, room temperature; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 3/4 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1/3 cup poppy seed

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups cake flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 tablespoons buttermilk, room temperature
3 large ripe bananas
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup poppy seed

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
3
In a bowl sift both flours, baking soda and salt together; set aside.
4
In another small bowl mix the buttermilk with the mashed banana; set aside.
5
Cream the butter, oil, both sugars and vanilla together until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
6
Add in the eggs, one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
7
Add in the banana/buttermilk mixture; beat until combined.
8
Add in the poppy seeds.
9
Add in the flour mixture to the creamed mixture with a wooden spoon ONLY until combined (do not over mix!).
10
Transfer batter to prepared baking pan.
11
Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until cake test done.
12
Frost with favorite cream cheese frosting or dust with powdered sugar.

1717

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

154

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups cake flour, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Banana Poppy Seed Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Poppy Seed Cake

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