A great way to use up overripe bananas is to make Thermomix banana bread. This moist, squidgy loaf cake is perfect for morning or afternoon tea and tastes amazing with a layer of Thermomix cream cheese icing.
I originally published this banana bread a few years ago, but after countless batches (and plenty of taste-testing), I've refined it into the version I truly love. It's softer, more balanced and beautifully moist - everything a classic banana bread should be.
We love traditional cake recipes that are easy to make in the Thermomix, like this easy carrot cake with cream cheese icing and chocolate cake.
Tips on How to Make
It's no secret that the best bananas for banana bread are the ones which have turned black and squishy. You can also use riper ones, but the results won't be as light and fluffy.
It's straightforward to make in the Thermomix, and you'll most likely have all the ingredients in the fridge and pantry. My top tip for the best banana bread would be not to over-mix the batter so it doesn't become dense.
Variations
A few popular extras to add to the batter are toasted walnuts, raisins and my favourite - dark chocolate chips or chocolate chunks.
My favourite way of enjoying banana bread is warm from the oven with berries and a drizzle of honey. It also tastes delicious toasted and smothered in butter. You can freeze the banana bread if there are any leftovers.
📖 Recipe
Thermomix Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 40 g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the loaf tin
- 160 g caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 350 g peeled weight of bananas, roughly mashed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 180 g plain flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon bicarb soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C/340°F (150°C fan) and grease and line a large loaf tin with baking paper. The loaf tin should measure approximately 22cm long x 11cm wide x 7cm deep, or use one of similar proportions.
- Weigh the butter into the Thermomix bowl and melt for 3 min/50℃/speed 2.
- Whilst the butter is melting, coarsely mash the bananas with a fork in a separate bowl with the cinnamon.
- When the butter has melted, add the sugar and eggs to the Thermomix bowl and mix for 20 sec/speed 4. Scrape down the bowl and mix again for 20 sec/speed 4 until thoroughly combined.
- Add the mashed bananas, plain flour, baking powder, bicarb soda, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the Thermomix bowl and gently mix for 12 sec/reverse/speed 3. Scrape down the bowl and gently mix any remaining lumps with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the tin and bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning it onto a rack to cool completely.
Ravi Kumar Krishnappa says
First time baking. Followed the recipe as it is. Everyone who tasted said its the best banana bread they had. Thank you for making my first baking a huge hit
Emily Hall says
Delicious! I used brown sugar and doubled the recipe.
Thankyou!
Rox says
I was looking for some time for the perfect banana cake recipe ! Found it! Many thanks
Sharman Keith-Nott says
Love it! I made it with equal spoon for spoon instead of sugar and it's delicious!
Sophie says
What size loaf pan please?
Vicki says
Hi Sophie, a loaf tin measuring approximately 22cm long x 11cm wide x 7cm deep should be fine. Vicki
Jennie says
About to try - but is it really only 40 g of butter ?
Jennie
Vicki says
Hi Jennie, so sorry for my late response. Yes, the recipe is 40g of butter. Kind regards, Vicki
Gloria Leung says
It’s easy to make. And the bread is soft n moist.
Reece Thorn says
Great for any time and so easy
Vicki says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it Reece! Vicki x