Easy banana cake recipe

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Last Updated on August 1, 2026 by Grab Your Spork

You know the times when you want to eat something cozy and yummy at 10am on a Saturday morning? But you feel guilty about having cake for breakfast. Well get over it this easy banana cake recipe is so delicious and simple you will want to eat cake for breakfast every morning.

That’s what we have going on here today. Banana cake for breakfast, guys! Is this not the most perfect way to wake up?

This one-bowl banana cake is adapted from Donna Hay’s one bowl banana cake recipe. The beauty of this easy banana cake recipe is in its simplicity.

This recipe makes a wonderfully moist, sweet, perfectly dense banana cake. It’s stick-to-the-back of your fork moist. It is even semi-healthy.

What’s not to love about a melt-and-mix cake that helps you use up all your over-ripe bananas? We’re all for reducing food wastage and time spent cleaning up, so this delicious one-bowl wonder ticks those boxes and more. This Donna Hay one –bowl easy banana bread recipe is a beauty can be whipped up in minutes and served warm for afternoon tea if you are more civil than Brooke and I who eat cake for breakfast.

This is the sort of recipe that everyone who has a slice begs you for the recipe. It is, hands down, the best easy banana cake I’ve ever had.

Let us know how you like this easy banana cake recipe.

Enjoy!

If you like this recipe – then check out our other dessert and sweets recipes – like our recipes for no-bake mars bar slice, ginger-nut biscuits, easy raspberry friands, blueberry and lemon loaves or apple and rhubarb crumble.

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Wonderfully moist, sweet, perfectly dense banana cake recipe.
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Recipe type: Cake
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 4 medium ripe bananas (1 ½ cups mashed)
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup (125ml) light extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups (265g) brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ (225g) self-raising flour
  • 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Place 1 ½ ripe bananas in a bowl and mash with a fork. Add the oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla and mix to combine. Add the self-raising flour and cinnamon and mix to combine.
  2. Pour into a 22cm round cake tin lined with non-stick baking paper. Cook for 45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
  3. Rest the cake in the tin for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire wrack to cool completely.

 

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Coconut flour pancake recipe

June 27, 2016 By

Last Updated on July 4, 2016 by Grab Your Spork

Winter has arrived in Melbourne, and it is COLD, REALLY COLD! And while coconut might not be  quintessentially winter, there is something about this coconut flour pancake recipe that seems perfect for a winter breakfast — enjoyed in my slippers and PJs, of course.

To be honest, I never order pancakes when we go out for breakfast. I’ll almost always choose something else — But for a quick and easy home cooked breakfast it’s hard to go past these fluffy coconut flour pancakes.

This recipe is a great example of a new twist on an old classic.  I don’t know much about its health benefits, coconut flour, but has a unique, nutty flavour making it perfect for pancakes. Fluffy, light, and slightly powdery they have a unmistakeable coconut flavour.

Your pancakes shouldn’t be too large as they can be difficult to flip as they are slightly more delicate than traditional pancakes. They cook quickly, so keep a close eye on them to make sure they don’t burn. Adding extra eggs in the batter help the pancakes hold together. We like to top our paleo coconut flour pancakes with fresh strawberries, banana, and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.

If coconut flour pancakes are not your thing then check out our recipe for Spanish baked eggs or easy lemon curd.

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Paleo coconut flour pancake recipe with fresh strawberries, banana, and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil (liquid state, not solid*)
  • ½ cup coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
  1. Melt coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat just until it became a liquid. After letting it cool a minute or two, I then added it to the wet ingredients.
  2. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and oil until combined. In a separate medium bowl, whisk coconut flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until well blended.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir with a fork until well combined and no lumps remain.
  5. Grease griddle or skillet with oil or butter. Drop ladlefuls of batter, a scant ¼ cup each, onto hot griddle. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until small bubbles begin to form on top, then flip. Cook on other side 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Serve warm with your favorite pancake toppings.

 

 

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No bake Mars bar slice recipe

June 20, 2016 By

Last Updated on January 22, 2020 by Grab Your Spork

Warning this recipe is highly addictive! Proceed with caution… This ultra indulgent no bake Mars bar slice recipe is also dangerously tasty. The humble Mars bar slice has been a staple of Australian households for decades.

Do you love chocolate? Caramel? That memory of chocolate crackles at every birthday party you went to as a kid? Then this no bake Mars bar slice recipe is for you!

Mars bar slice is one of those recipes that has been around for years! In fact, the Mars bar first hit Australian shores in the late 1940’s, first being manufactured under licence by another company until Mars opened up their own manufacturing in Ballarat in 1979. No one really knows who created the original Mars bar slice, but one thing is for certain and that is its delicious. The ooey gooey melted mars bars, combined with rice bubbles and a chocolate icing set on top is not only a treat for the kiddies, it is also a treat for the adults!

If like me you’ve always wondered how to make Mars bar slice you will be pleased to know this recipe is so easy to make, requires only four ingredients and did I mention you don’t have to bake it? Perfect-o! This timeless favourite and crowd-pleasing treat is perfect for those time poor and perfect to make for parties or take along to functions. No doubt it will be a hit with all ages!

Simply melt the mars bars in a large pot with a little butter and add the rice bubbles. Filling a square tin with the mixture, top off with a simple Cadbury chocolate icing and allow to set in the fridge! Slice into bite sized pieces or a squares depending on your preference. Voila!

Note – it is encouraged you share the mars bar slice with friends, family or work colleagues otherwise you will end up eating it all if you have no control!

If you like sweet treats then check out these our recipes for chocolate mint fudge, passionfruit marshmallows, pecan slice, apple and rhubarb crumble, florentine biscuits or afghan biscuits.

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Perfect Mars bar slice tips

Like all baking practice and precision with measurement makes perfect! There are many slight variations but follow these tips for the best Mars Bar Slice recipe.

Because this is a four ingredient Mars bar slice and there it is a no-bake slice it is a straightforward process but following these three tips will ensure it turns out perfect every time.

Use quality ingredients

There are only four ingredients, so use the best. Cadbury milk chocolate, real Mars Bars (none of this Moro bar rubbish), Kellogg’s rice bubbles, and quality butter.

Whisk to ensure a super smooth melted mixture

When melting the butter, Mars Bars together over heat, the mixture can be clumpy. Use a whisk to stir the mixture at the end of the melting process for a super smooth result every time.

Use the back of a spoon for an even finish

After pressing the mixture into the tray, use the back of a spoon to flatten the slice evenly on top before putting in the refrigerator to set.

Mars bar slice recipe FAQs

Q. Why does it taste so good?

The combo of rice bubbles combined with melted Mars Bars and butter… all topped with a layer of chocolate creates the perfect combination of flavour and texture. It’s sweet, crunchy airy and soft all at once making it the perfect comfort food.

Q. How many Mars Bars do you need for the slice?

You need 195g of Mars bars which equates to roughly four 53g mars bars or 11 bite size mars bars depending on the region you live in. If you are a Mars Bar lover, it might pay to buy them on the day you plan to make the slice.

Q. How should you store Mars bar slice?

At room temperature is better than refrigeration when it comes to retaining the quality of the flavour. The best way to store them is to line an air tight container with kitchen paper, and place them on top, if you have two layers worth then add another sheet of baking paper in between before seeling the lid. However, if it is hot in your house then best store it in the fridge. It will last at least a week stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

Q. Can you freeze Mars Bar slice?

You could, and I imagine it would be okay for at least month. Because Mars bar slice is so damn tasty I can’t imagine ever needing to freeze it.

Q. How long does Mars Bar Slice last?

If it lasts more than a few days, then you obviously have more will power than us.

No bake Mars bar slice recipe instructions

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Mars bar slice recipe the ooey gooey melted mars bars, combined with rice bubbles and a chocolate icing set on top is not only a treat for the kiddies, and is also a treat for the adults!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 20
Ingredients
  • 195g Mars bar chopped (approx. 11 bite sized Mars bars)
  • 75g butter
  • 3 cup rice bubbles
  • 200 g milk chocolate
Instructions
  1. Line a square 16 inch baking tray with baking paper.
  2. Combine your chopped Mars Bars and butter in a saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat, do not boil. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Stir in your Rice Bubbles.
  4. Press your mixture evenly into your lined baking tray.
  5. Microwave your chocolate in a small bowl until melted. Use a low setting. Stir every 20-30 secs.
  6. Spread the chocolate nice and even over the slice mixture and refrigerate until set.

 

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Healthy banana muffins recipe

May 23, 2016 By

Last Updated on May 30, 2016 by Grab Your Spork

We’re a little obsessed with these healthy banana muffins at the moment because they are simple to make. Made with wholemeal flour these honey-sweetened healthy banana muffins are so fluffy and moist. It’s easy to forget they’re healthy muffins. They use basic ingredients and only one mixing bowl! Looking for a recipe to go with these banana muffins then check out our blueberry and lemon muffins or our healthy savoury muffin recipe.

Making your banana muffins with fiber-rich wholemeal flour, honey and coconut oil means they are relatively guilt-free.

These healthy banana muffins are the perfect treat for when you feel like something sweet. If you are trying to watch your treat intake, then it is so much better to bake muffins yourself, as you can choose exactly what you put in them! Meaning you can go easy on the refined sugars or leave it out completely if you like. These are perfect brunch snack on the weekend or for bringing to work for morning tea.

Making healthier snack choices, like these healthy banana and oat muffins is a great way to decrease your daily sugar intake. Feel free to add mix-ins of your choice, like or toasted nuts or raisins to put your own spin on the recipe.

The recipe calls overripe bananas and basic cupboard ingredients. Mixing them together in one bowl makes this the perfect snack recipe for busy people.

When cooked to perfection these wholemeal, honey-sweetened, healthy banana muffins are delicious.

Recipe adapted from Cookie and Kate.

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Homemade healthy banana muffins – Recipe Instructions

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Made with wholemeal flour these honey-sweetened healthy banana muffins are so fluffy and moist. It’s easy to forget they're healthy muffins.
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Recipe type: Brunch
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed banana, approx. 3
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ¾ cup wholemeal flour
  • ⅓ cup rolled oats, plus extra for sprinkling on top
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 165 degrees Celsius (325 degrees Fahrenheit). Grease the cups of your muffin tin with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the coconut oil and honey together with a whisk. Add eggs and beat well. Mix in the mashed bananas and milk, followed by the baking soda, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Add the flour and oats to the bowl and mix with a large spoon, just until combined. If you’d like to add any additional mix-ins, like nuts, chocolate or dried fruit, fold them in now.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with a small amount of oats (about 1 tablespoon).
  5. Bake muffins for 23 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
  6. Place the muffin tin on a cooling rack to cool. You might need to run a butter knife along the outer edge of the muffins to loosen them from the pan. Enjoy!

 

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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Short Ribs

February 23, 2016 By

Last Updated on June 8, 2017 by Grab Your Spork

Sunday morning I awoke to the magical words “I think I want to make slow cooker BBQ beef short ribs for dinner”. As I wiped the drool from my mouth, thanking my lucky stars my response was that sounds amazing! Being Sunday it was market day, so we stopped by our favourite butcher at South Melbourne markets who was kind enough to cut them especially for us. These slow-cooked BBQ beef short ribs are falling-off-the-bone tender and are surprisingly easy to make.

Start by preparing your sauce straight in the slow-cooker to save on washing up. To ensure you seal in the flavour and increase the chance of caramelisation, simply season your ribs first with salt and pepper and brown them off quickly in a hot fry pan with a little olive oil. Place the ribs in the slow cooker and cover them in the beautiful sticky sauce. Let the slow cooker work it’s magic for the next 8 hours on a low temperature.

Brooke chose to serve these Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Short Ribs with baked potatoes, green beans, and coleslaw. It was the perfect Sunday night dinner!  Sticky and delicious, these beef short ribs are a real showstopper and will fill your house with a delicious aroma. It’s also one of those recipes that will mellow and taste even better the next day if you are lucky enough to have any left that is.

If pork is your meat of choice then check out our recipe for Asian BBQ Pork Ribs instead.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Short Ribs – Recipe Instructions

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Slow cooker BBQ beef short ribs which are falling-off-the-bone tender and are surprising easy to make.
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Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 serves
Ingredients
Ribs
  • 1kg Beef short ribs
  • Salt and pepper to season
BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • ¾ cup tomato paste
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Season the ribs with salt and pepper and brown off the meat in a lightly oiled fry pan.
  2. Mix ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, water, diced onion and salt in a slow cooker, stirring to dissolve brown sugar and salt.
  3. Place short ribs into the sauce and stir to coat.
  4. Set cooker onto Low, cover, and cook for 8 hours.

 

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