Who doesn’t love banana cake? It’s soft, sweet, and easy to prepare. A staple at many homes, a delicious banana cake can be the perfect way to start your day at work or spend a cozy weekend afternoon at home. It also got an immense universal appeal—banana cake always hits the sweet spot no matter your age.
This comfort food’s simplicity makes it not only a no-fail treat, but also a perfect canvas for your kitchen adventures. And when you’ve got a mix as easy and reliable as MAYA Oven Toaster Banana Cake Mix, letting your creativity run free won’t be as daunting as it seems. Along with these easy recipes from The Maya Kitchen, you can transform your everyday banana cake into an exciting new dessert!
Ice cream banana bread
When the days get hot and you need a decadent treat to cool down, Ice Cream Banana Bread is the way to go. First, use MAYA Oven Toaster Banana Cake Mix to bake a classic banana cake. Simply mix oil, eggs, milk, and mashed bananas in a bowl. Then, add the mix and blend. Bake the batter for 30 to 35 minutes. Once it’s ready, cut it up into three pieces, then layer some ice cream in between. Place it in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours, then drizzle on some chocolate sauce for your new favorite frozen delight!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup oil
- 2 pieces egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 6 pieces banana ripe and mashed
- 2 pack MAYA Oven Toaster Banana Cake Mix 230 grams
- 1 pint vanilla flavored ice cream
- 1 pint chocolate flavored ice cream
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350⁰F/177⁰C. Grease and line 9 x 4 loaf pan. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix oil, eggs, milk, and mashed bananas. Mix well.
- Add banana cake mix and mix until well blended.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes and remove banana bread from the pan. Slice banana bread into 3
parts. - Line the loaf pan with plastic wrap and place the bottom part of the banana bread, then pour and
spread the vanilla flavored ice cream, then put on top of the ice cream the mid part of the banana
bread, then pour and spread the chocolate flavored ice cream, then lastly, put the top layer of the
banana bread. - Cover the ice cream banana bread with plastic wraps and place it in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours or
until the ice cream freeze again. - Slice ice cream banana bread and drizzle it with chocolate sauce. Serve.
Chocolate peanut butter banana cake
For a creamy medley of flavors, make some Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cake. To create the special glaze, mix together confectioner’s sugar, peanut butter, and milk in a bowl until the mixture turns smooth. Then spread the glaze onto your banana cake. For extra nutty texture, top your dessert with some chocolate or peanut butter chips.
Ingredients
- 1 pack MAYA Oven Toaster Banana Cake Mix 230g
- 1 piece egg
- 2 pieces ripe banana mashed
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
Peanut Butter Glaze:
- ¼ cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- peanut butter chips or chocolate chips for topping
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Grease and line an 8×3-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, mashed bananas, oil, and water.
- Pour batter in prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until cake is set and lightly golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix together glaze ingredients until smooth.
- Drizzle prepared glaze onto cooled cake, top with peanut butter chips and or chocolate chips, as
desired.
Recipe Notes
Yield: 4-6 servings
Banana Cake Bites
You can also enjoy your banana cake in quick nibbles. Banana Cake Bites make for a very flexible dessert as they can be served at your next party, stored in a food container for an office snack, or enjoyed while watching a movie at home. Make the sauce by mixing some brown sugar and butter. Microwave and add in some rum and vanilla extract. Add a teaspoon of the mix into the muffin pan, covering each with a slice of banana. Sprinkle with chopped cashews and set aside. Then, create your banana cake separately. Drop the batter into the muffin pan and bake for 10-15 minutes. Once they’re golden brown, flip them upside down and voila! You have a cute, scrumptious Banana Cake Bite!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pieces ripe bananas sliced
- ¼ cup toasted cashew nuts chopped
- 1 pack MAYA Oven Toaster Banana Cake Mix 230g
- 3 tablespoons oil
- ¼ cup of water
- 2 pieces ripe bananas mashed
- 1 piece egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F/171°C. Grease two 12-hole mini muffin pans
- Make the sauce, in a microwave-safe bowl, mix together brown sugar and butter.
- Microwave until butter melts. Stir to combine. Add in the rum and vanilla extract.
- Add a teaspoon of the mixture into the muffin pan. Then place a slice of banana on top and
- sprinkle with chopped cashews. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together oil, water, mashed bananas, and egg. Stir in banana cake mix until well
combined. - Drop cake batter into prepared muffin tins.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from muffin tins. Serve upside
down.
Recipe Notes
Yield: 24 pcs banana cake bites
When it comes to reimagining beloved classics, trust MAYA Oven Toaster Banana Cake Mix and The Maya Kitchen’s easy-to-follow recipes to help you make brand new favorites!
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