Learn how to make a moist loaf cake with options for banana, chocolate chip, or gluten-free variations. This recipe provides detailed instructions and tips for a perfect loaf cake every time.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed banana (about 2 ripe bananas)
1/2 cup chocolate chips (for chocolate chip loaf cake)
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Fold in the mashed banana until well incorporated.
Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
If making a chocolate chip loaf cake, fold in the chocolate chips and nuts at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the loaf cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
