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    Home » African Desserts

    PUBLISHED: Feb 7, 2018 · UPDATED: Feb 13, 2018 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 49 Comments

    CAMEROON BANANA CAKE RECIPE

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    I grew up eating this insanely good Cameroon banana cake. It is the perfect way to use up overripe bananas and the taste is out of this world.

    I had really ripe bananas sitting idle in my fridge. So what was I supposed to do? I made banana cake! This Cameroon banana cake recipe is literally the bomb.com! All you need is a couple of ripe bananas and a few basic ingredients then you'll be in banana cake heaven.

     

    This cake is one very much hawked snack in Cameroon. Back in the day, I would drool over the aroma that emanated from "Mami Banana Cake's" transparent commercial bucket. Now that I can make mine, my heart is at peace.
    Banana cupcakes are also known as banana bread when baked in a loaf pan. In the western world, these are known as banana muffins. They are great for breakfast and so easy to make. You only need one bowl for mixing all the ingredients. I'm not a fan of mixing many things in different sizes of bowls when cooking so this really works for me. It is pretty quick and easy to make!
    To make this banana deliciousness you need 2 large ripe bananas that are turning black, pitiable and feeling dejected because nobody wants to eat them.

    Very ripe bananas will give you the best results: intense banana flavour and great texture. I added a few shakes of cinnamon to each cupcake to give a little twist to this recipe. However, you don't have to do this. You could add regular ole nutmeg to the whole batter.

    This makes a perfect foodie gift for someone you love. You could even make some to appreciate a mother this Mother's Day!
    I love these cupcakes because they get ready in no time and they are so delicious! It's the perfect thing to make when I am having a lazy foodie day. I love you with my heart, banana cupcakes.

    Banana Cake Recipe

    Prep: 10 mins
    Cook: 20 mins
    Total: 30 mins
    Yield: 12 cupcakes

    Ingredients

    2 large bananas (or 3 small bananas)
    A quarter cup of vegetable oil
    2 large eggs
    A quarter cup of sugar
    Half teaspoon baking soda
    Half teaspoon baking powder
    Half teaspoon cinnamon powder or nutmeg (optional)
    One and a half cups of flour
    A pinch of salt

    Directions

    Prepare your baking tins by greasing or by lining with cupcake liners then set your oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit (About 176 Degrees Celsius).

    Peel your dejected bananas and dump in a blender. Add in some water (about a quarter cup) and blend. If you are feeling like an Ajebota, use liquid milk to blend instead of water. Put that in your mixing bowl. It is the one and only mixing bowl you will need for this recipe. Praise the Lord.

    Now crack open your eggs and dump in.
    Pour in the vegetable oil.
    Give that a really good mix.
    Now my friend, throw in flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
    Now mix until everything is in harmony.
    Fill your prepared baking tin with the batter trying to make sure each hole has about the same amount of batter.
    Now top each of them with a few shakes of cinnamon powder. Please note that this is totally optional.
    Use a spoon to lightly swirl the cinnamon. Don't mix it. Just turn it in a little so it looks more appealing.
    Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
    Now give me one good reason why you wouldn't want to make this.
    Update! Watch me making Cameroonian Banana Cake on YouTube!

     

     

    Recipe

    Cameroon banana cake recipe - the best

    Cameroon Banana Cake Recipe

    This is Cameroon Banana cake as I enjoyed while growing up. It is great for snacking, breakfast, parties or for entertaining guests. It is also a great way to use up overripe bananas. Hope you enjoy this recipe!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Cameroonian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 12 cupcakes
    Calories: 175kcal
    Author: Precious

    Ingredients

    • 2 large bananas or 3 small bananas
    • 1 ½ cups flour
    • ¼ cup of vegetable oil
    • 2 large eggs
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder or nutmeg optional
    • A pinch of salt

    Instructions

    • Prepare your baking tins by greasing or by lining with cupcake liners then set your oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit (About 176 Degrees Celsius).
    • Peel your dejected bananas and dump in a blender. Add in some water (about a quarter cup) and blend. If you are feeling like an Ajebota, use liquid milk to blend instead of water. Put that in your mixing bowl. It is the one and only mixing bowl you will need for this recipe. Praise the Lord.
    • Now crack open your eggs and dump in.
    • Pour in the vegetable oil. Give that a really good mix.
    • Now my friend, throw in flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Now mix until everything is in harmony.
    • Fill your prepared baking tin with the batter trying to make sure each cup has about the same amount of batter fill each to about ⅔rd.
    • Now top each of them with a few shakes of cinnamon powder. Please note that this is totally optional. Use a spoon to lightly swirl the cinnamon. Don't mix it. Just turn it in a little so it looks more appealing.
    • Alternately add half a teaspoon of ground nutmeg when adding the flour and other dry ingredients. 
    • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in one of the cakes comes out clean.

    Notes

    If you wish, you could use this same recipe and bake one large cake. It should bake well in a 9-inch pan. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
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    These banana muffins only require one bowl to make! They are great for breakfast, snacking or entertaining. Get the recipe on Precious Core. #breakfast #muffins #bananas #easyrecipes #baking

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    Welcome to my core! I am Precious Nkeih, the recipe developer and writer right here on my blog, Precious Core. My goal is to show you insanely delicious recipes you can replicate in your kitchen. And I love to tell stories too. Hope you find recipes here that will make cooking easier for you! Check me out on YouTube at YouTube.com/PreciousKitchen.

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    Comments

    1. Esther says

      May 02, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      I think this is one hell of a recipe. I will try this. I must try this. I am Nigerian and that's why I have probably never heard of this cool little bite. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    2. sylvia madubuike says

      May 02, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      yummy yummy yum yum!

      Reply
    3. Precious Nkeih says

      May 02, 2016 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks Syl.

      Reply
    4. Precious Nkeih says

      May 02, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      Try it sweetie. It is made up of easy ingredients you can relate to. Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
    5. Joy2Endure says

      May 03, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      One of my all time favourite cakes, easy to make, easy to eat. I usually blend everything and just pour the mixture in well greased pans.

      Reply
    6. Precious Nkeih says

      May 03, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      I tell you sis... very easy to make.

      Reply
    7. Angele marie says

      May 04, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      The easiest banana cake recipe ever. Straight and simple. Thank you for sharing. By the way I made the delicious ice cream ladt Friday night and had a great breakfast the next day Saturday . I wish it was possible to upload the picture in the comment box. U are a star. Keep shining Precious

      Reply
    8. Precious Nkeih says

      May 04, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      This makes me so happy! Please send me a pic in my inbox. I'll check for comment gadgets that can take pictures. That could be a lot of fun. Each time you call me a star I blush. Thanks dearie.

      Reply
    9. Precious Nkeih says

      May 04, 2016 at 10:34 pm

      You could save up for your first cake pan, dear. I can't imagine living without cake pans lol

      Reply
    10. Mimi Chinonso says

      May 04, 2016 at 10:33 pm

      Would love to try it but I don't have cup cake pans.

      miimi's diary  

      Reply
    11. Chinelo Okoli says

      May 05, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      Looks Yum. I make mine with rolled oats instead of plain flour.

      http://www.neloshalo.blogspot.com.ng

      Reply
    12. Precious Nkeih says

      May 05, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      That's a great idea, Chinelo. I should try the rolled oats version.
      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
    13. Natasha Solae says

      May 06, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      mmm mmm mmm. This looks DELISH!

      xo, N
      http://www.natashasolae.com

      Reply
    14. Precious Nkeih says

      May 06, 2016 at 1:31 pm

      It is delish!

      Reply
    15. Unknown says

      May 06, 2016 at 3:24 pm

      I LOVE THIS WORK YOU ARE DOING HERE SIS

      Reply
    16. Precious Nkeih says

      May 06, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      Thanks Sis!

      Reply
    17. nafisah says

      October 29, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      hi preciois, jst tried d cameroon banana cake n it really tasted nice but d only problem is dt its nt fluffy like a cake......cld it b bcos i dint use baking soda? i used only baking powder

      Reply
      • Precious says

        October 30, 2016 at 2:28 pm

        Hello Nafisah, you absolutely need baking soda in this recipe. That's what makes the cake light and fluffy.

        Reply
    18. TAMFU DIANA says

      December 13, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      I have missed this,infact aunty Pre am dki g this tomorrow.Ur recipe is much more easier...the one bowl tip just awwwwww.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        December 13, 2016 at 8:03 pm

        Awww enjoy dear??

        Reply
    19. claudine says

      December 19, 2016 at 6:42 am

      Hey Pre, must this recipe be only for cupcake. Can you use and bake a full cake

      Reply
      • Precious says

        December 19, 2016 at 7:11 am

        Hi Claudine,
        You can use it for a full cake. Enjoy!

        Reply
    20. Ngenche comfort says

      December 30, 2016 at 10:17 am

      Awww.thanks Ma Nkeih for this recipe

      Reply
      • Precious says

        December 31, 2016 at 10:55 am

        You're welcome dear.

        Reply
    21. Keith says

      December 31, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      I have been baking this recipe endlessly and the world is loving it. Thanks a million

      Reply
      • Precious says

        January 05, 2018 at 12:04 pm

        Aww so glad to hear that, Keith! Thanks for the feedback!

        Reply
    22. Wemi says

      February 12, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      Yumyum

      Reply
      • Precious says

        February 18, 2018 at 11:49 am

        Thanks, Wemi!

        Reply
    23. jeannette says

      February 21, 2018 at 11:20 am

      i just love u woman. you are a model for women.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        February 23, 2018 at 11:37 pm

        I love you too, Jeannette.

        Reply
        • Synthia says

          March 10, 2020 at 11:09 am

          I love you precious baby thanks for your recipe is so nice

          Reply
    24. Grâce says

      May 15, 2018 at 9:07 am

      You're so funny !!! Really Banana Heaven With pitiable bananas. I love your recipe and please, how much do the cup cake liners?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 18, 2018 at 10:05 pm

        Hi Grace, awww thanks for your kind words. I can't really tell how much the cupcake liners cost because that depends on where you live. If you don't have the liners you could simply rub the cupcake pan with oil. Hope this helps, dear.

        Reply
    25. NOELA ASAMBA says

      February 16, 2019 at 10:05 pm

      Seriously Aunty
      I so love your reciepe
      They are so nice and simple
      Easily understood
      This is actually my first time of going through them and i enjoyed i hope to do some today and i pray i succeed

      Reply
      • Precious says

        February 21, 2019 at 9:29 pm

        Please let me know how it goes, dear.

        Reply
    26. Andwi Carista says

      March 16, 2019 at 10:04 am

      Waooo. Thanks Precious. I just tried it now for a full cake and it was great.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        March 18, 2019 at 4:05 pm

        Yay! So glad to hear that Carista. Thank you for sharing.

        Reply
    27. Dora says

      May 29, 2020 at 2:05 am

      Just tried this today and couldn't stop appreciating what I did. Your recipe is the bump. You deserve the accolades

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 29, 2020 at 4:07 am

        Thanks for the feedback, dear.

        Reply
    28. Willynce-Anelle says

      June 12, 2020 at 12:16 am

      This recipe is awesome. Thank you so much Sis You are really an overwhelming star. I’m about doing some and I’m thinking of using matinal as an extra flavor. I just love chocolate flavors. Hihihi
      I Dey your tail oooo

      Reply
      • Precious says

        June 12, 2020 at 9:15 am

        You are most welcome, sis!

        Reply
    29. Lilian says

      August 05, 2020 at 1:18 pm

      Yes dear!I tried it as explained but mine wasn't spongy enough. It tasted nice but heavy like fufu corn!😁😁😁

      Reply
      • Precious says

        August 07, 2020 at 12:11 pm

        Hi Lilian, did you follow my exact measurements? Please let me know.

        Reply
    30. Constance mbuh says

      November 02, 2020 at 4:29 am

      Hi ma pre ...wow i love ur recipes so easy to go with.i made mine banana cake inline with ur recipes n the mixture was good but after baking , the cake was hard .please i wish to know my mistake .thanks

      Reply
      • Precious says

        November 03, 2020 at 3:26 pm

        Hi Constance, with my measurements and directions the cake shouldn't be hard. Did you follow my measurements and directions?

        Reply
    31. Noella says

      May 02, 2021 at 10:24 am

      Thank you so much. I feel so excited each time I have to visit your blog. Your recipees are the best so far wrt our cameroonian context. I love them!!!!

      Please I wish to know, a cup used for measuring here can be equivalent to?

      Reply
      • Precious says

        May 11, 2021 at 8:25 pm

        Hi Noella, 1 cup of flour is equal to 125 grams of flour. For liquids like milk or water one cup equals 250 ml. A quick search on Google will help convert the measurements for you. Hope this helps.

        Reply
    32. Bronze says

      December 22, 2022 at 5:30 pm

      Thanks for the recipe😊

      Reply
      • Precious says

        December 22, 2022 at 6:01 pm

        You are welcome, Bronze. Thank you for the feedback!

        Reply

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