Mouthwatering Mini Banana Bread Loaf Cakes in 3 Flavorful Ways

Delight in the comforting Mini Banana Bread Loaf Cakes, featuring chocolate chip, cinnamon walnut, and Lotus Biscoff flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings: 12 loaf cakes

Course: DESSERTS

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

180 grams Unsalted Butter Adds richness and moisture; substitute with margarine for a dairy-free option.
150 grams Golden Caster Sugar Provides sweetness and a fine texture; can be replaced with white caster sugar.
2 large Eggs Binds the ingredients and adds structure; use 3 medium eggs if preferred.
240 grams Self-Raising Flour Gives rise and structure to the cakes; gluten-free flour can be a substitute but may alter texture.
2 medium Ripe Bananas Adds natural sweetness and flavor; use very ripe, blackened bananas for best results.

For Chocolate Chip Variation

100 grams Milk or Dark Chocolate Chips Adds rich chocolate flavor; substitute with white chocolate or leave out for a lighter bread.

For Lotus Biscoff Variation

4 tablespoons Biscoff Spread Adds a unique caramelized flavor; can be swapped with cookie butter or nut butter.
Crushed Biscoff Biscuits Enhances the Biscoff theme; optional but adds crunch.

For Nutty Cinnamon Variation

100 grams Chopped Walnuts Provide texture and warmth; can omit walnuts for a nut-free version.
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth to enhance the nutty flavor profile; adjust quantity to taste.

Equipment

12-hole mini loaf tin
mixing bowl
skewer

Method

How to Make Mini Banana Bread Loaf Cakes

Preheat oven: Set your oven to 180°C fan / 200°C conventional. Grease a 12-hole mini loaf tin.
Cream butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and golden caster sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Incorporate eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually sift in the self-raising flour.
Mash bananas: Mash the ripe bananas thoroughly before folding them into the batter.
For Chocolate Chip option: Gently fold in the milk or dark chocolate chips into the batter.
For Lotus Biscoff option: Melt the Biscoff spread and swirl it into the mixture.
For Nutty Cinnamon option: Mix in the chopped walnuts and ground cinnamon into the batter.
Bake the cakes: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared mini loaf tin and bake for 18-20 minutes.
Cool the loaves: Allow the mini loaves to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before removing them to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1loaf cakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra decadent treat, drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce. Best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

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