Ugandan Banana Cake
A moist, golden banana cake with ginger and cinnamon, plain and homely, and good for days.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.25 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Grease and line a 900 g loaf tin.
- 2
Beat the butter and sugar together for 3 minutes until pale and creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- 3
Stir in the mashed banana and vanilla.
- 4
Fold in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger with the milk until just combined.
- 5
Pour into the tin and bake for 55 minutes until risen, golden and a skewer comes out clean.
55 min - 6
Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then lift out onto a wire rack.
10 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.