Making Banana Cake in the Air Fryer is a fantastic way to create a moist and flavorful cake in less time than baking it in the oven. Here’s a simple recipe for a soft and delicious banana cake using your air fryer.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup sugar (granulated or brown sugar)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or milk
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor
Instructions:
- Prepare the Air Fryer and Cake Pan:
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
- Grease a round cake pan (about 6 to 7 inches in diameter) with butter or cooking spray. You can also line it with parchment paper for easier removal of the cake.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
- Add the sugar, oil (or melted butter), eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix everything well until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and any optional spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Mix the Batter:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, alternating with the buttermilk (or milk). Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently after each addition to avoid overmixing.
- Once the batter is smooth, pour it into the prepared cake pan.
- Air Fry the Cake:
- Place the cake pan in the air fryer basket, making sure it’s centered for even cooking.
- Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 20-25 minutes. Check the cake after 20 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, the cake is done. If not, continue air frying for an additional 5 minutes and check again.
- Cool and Serve:
- Once the cake is done, remove the pan from the air fryer and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- After it has cooled slightly, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: You can frost the cake with cream cheese frosting or a simple glaze, or just dust it with powdered sugar.
Tips:
- If you don’t have a 6-inch cake pan, you can use smaller ramekins or individual pans that fit inside your air fryer basket.
- Add nuts like walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
Enjoy your Air Fryer Banana Cake! It’s perfect for a quick treat or dessert.
