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Banana Skillet Cake

A warm banana cake baked in the oven with a soft, comforting crumb and a hint of butter.

No rush Sweet Comforting Oven

Made August 24, 2026

Prep

10m

Cook

25m

Serves

1

Difficulty

easy

Total: 40 minutes (incl. 5m rest)

Allergens: dairy, egg, gluten

Use oven mitts when handling the hot skillet.

Ensure the egg is fully cooked by baking until the center reaches 71°C (160°F) or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces after handling raw egg to avoid cross-contamination.

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Ingredients

  • 1 banana

  • 60 g flour

  • 30 g sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 20 g butter

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

Tools you'll need

oven small oven-safe skillet or cake pan mixing bowl fork spatula

Chef's tip: Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and softest texture.

Chef's tip: Check the cake at 20 minutes; ovens vary, and a toothpick should come out clean.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

    ~5 min
  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.

    ~2 min
  3. 3

    Melt the butter in the skillet over low heat, then pour it into the bowl with the bananas.

    ~2 min
  4. 4

    Add the egg and sugar to the banana mixture and stir until combined.

    ~1 min
  5. 5

    Add the flour and baking powder, then stir just until no dry streaks remain.

    ~2 min
  6. 6

    Pour the batter into the skillet and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the egg is fully cooked.

    ~23 min
  7. 7

    Let the cake rest in the skillet for 5 minutes before serving.

    ~5 min