Classic Banana Tray Cake with Cocoa Icing and Sprinkles Recipe
This Classic Banana Tray Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert made with ripe bananas, a tender crumb, and a rich cocoa icing topped with sprinkles. Perfect for a comforting treat or casual gathering, this easy-to-make cake combines simple ingredients with straightforward preparation for a delightful homemade dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings (based on standard slice sizes)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 100g butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 2 eggs
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 cups self-raising flour
Icing Ingredients
- 50g butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp boiling water
- 1 Tbsp sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the tin: Set your oven to 180°C (fan bake) and line a 22 x 30 cm baking tin with baking paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cake.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, vanilla essence, and eggs until well combined. Then add the mashed bananas and milk, stirring again to blend all wet ingredients.
- Combine dry ingredients: Sift the self-raising flour into the wet mixture. Gently fold the flour in until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cake.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread evenly to the edges. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before icing.
- Prepare the icing: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, sifted icing sugar, and cocoa powder. Add the boiling water and whisk until smooth, adding more water if needed for the right consistency.
- Ice and decorate: Once the cake is cooled, spread the cocoa icing evenly on top. Decorate with sprinkles for a festive touch. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure bananas are ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep the cake light and soft.
- Allow the cake to cool fully before icing to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use room temperature butter for the icing to achieve a smooth texture.
- Sprinkles add a fun, colorful finish but can be omitted or substituted as desired.
