Easy Air Fryer Banana Cake Recipe
If you love banana bread but want something even softer and fluffier, this air fryer banana cake is the perfect treat! Quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients, this cake bakes up beautifully in the air fryer.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Quick & convenient: No need to preheat a big oven; the air fryer does the job in less time.
- Perfectly moist & fluffy: And bakes pretty quick too!
- Great for using overripe bananas: The riper, the better!
Key Ingredients & Why They Matter:
- Bananas: The star of the cake, providing natural sweetness, moisture, and flavor.
- Butter: Keeps the cake rich and soft with a delicious flavor.
- Egg: Helps bind everything together and gives the cake structure.
- Baking powder & baking soda: The leavening duo ensures a light, fluffy texture.
- Greek yogurt: The acidity in the yogurt brings tenderness to the cake.
How to Make Air Fryer Banana Cake
- Mash the bananas and mix them with sugar, melted butter, egg, Greek yogurt and vanilla.
- Stir in the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into a lined 6-inch circle cake pan and bake at 320°F (160°C) for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool completely before frosting and enjoying!
Tips
- Use very ripe bananas. They add natural sweetness and moisture.
- Don’t overmix the batter so that the cake stays light and fluffy.
- If your air fryer runs hot, check the cake a few minutes early.
- Let the cake cool before slicing for the best texture.
Variations to Try:
- Chocolate chip banana cake: Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
- Nutty banana cake: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Coconut banana cake: Stir in shredded coconut for extra flavor.
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Air Fryer Banana Cake
If you love banana bread but want something even softer and fluffier, this air fryer banana cake is the perfect treat! Quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients, this cake bakes up beautifully in the air fryer.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp (55 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large (140 g) bananas ripe
- 1/4 cup (50 g) soft brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (80g) Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) milk at room temperature
Small Batch Cream Cheese Frosting
- 2 oz (55g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mash bananas in a mixing bowl, then whisk in sugar, melted butter, Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently. Mix in the milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased and lined 6-inch cake pan.
- Bake the cake in the air fryer at 320°F (160°C) for 25 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it's not clean, lower the heat to 300°F (150°C), bake the cake for another 5 minutes, and check again. Repeat this process until the toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before slicing. Serve plain or top with cream cheese frosting.
Frosting
- Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and salt.
- Spread over the cooled banana cake.
