Banana Cinnamon Cake(Low-Fat)
A moist and flavorful banana cinnamon cake that is low in fat and perfect for a quick snack or dessert. The combination of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon creates a comforting treat suitable for breakfast, brunch, or teatime, appealing to health-conscious bakers seeking a simple, delicious homemade cake.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ⓘ
- 1/2 cup sugar ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons baking powder ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon baking soda ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt ⓘ
- 3/4 cup mashed ripe banana ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ⓘ
- 1 large egg or egg substitute ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ⓘ
- Powdered sugar (optional) ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil spray.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together yogurt, banana, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl or food processor.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just blended.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake until the top is lightly browned and the sides pull away from the pan, approximately 20 minutes.
- Cool the cake in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes.
- Loosen the sides with a spatula and turn the cake onto the rack.
- Invert the cake and let it cool completely.
- Optional: Lightly sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
642
kcal
32% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).