One of my favorite things about making banana bread is that it gives old, overripe bananas a purpose instead of just throwing them out. Wasting food is one of mine and Michael’s biggest pet peeves, which I never actually cared about until I met him. And since we always have a ton of bananas on-hand (they’re Hadley’s ultimate fav), we’re always up for making some of the most deliciously evil treats of all time!
This is by far the best banana bread/cake recipe ever! My dad has been using it for years and originated from an old church cookbook my grandparents had given to my parents as a wedding gift. Over the years, it’s been a definite family favorite and it was always a good day when I would come home after school and catch a whiff of the intoxicating smell.
To be completely honest, the only reason why I’ve classified this as “cake” is because I add frosting to it! Other than that, I haven’t strayed from the original recipe at all. Just substitute a cake pan in place of your loaf pans and you’re good to go! I’ve yet to come across a more absolutely scrumptious recipe. But I mean, once you actually taste it, then -and only then- can you sit there and try to tell me that it’s not the best darn banana bread you’ve ever had!
- 4 lg. bananas
- 3 c. flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 c. margarine or butter
- 2 c. sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 T. vanilla
- 1 c. milk
- (Optional) 1 can cream cheese frosting
- (Optional) 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Grease an angel food cake pan, bundt pan, cake pan, or 2 loaf pans.
- Combine butter, sugar, eggs, and flour in a bowl. Whip 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
- Add dry ingredients, milk, and bananas; beat 1 minute.
- Pour into pan(s). Bake 45-60 minutes. (Test with a toothpick-should come out almost clean.)
- After cooled down, add frosting if desired and wrap in plastic wrap to keep moist.

