Banana Nut Raisin Mini Loaf Cakes

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Banana Nut Raisin Mini Loaf Cakes are soft, cozy, and perfect with coffee or tea — like classic banana bread in cute individual portions.

Banana Nut Raisin Mini Loaf Cakes

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup butter or oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Mix-Ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Optional:

  • Chocolate chips
  • Coconut
  • Orange zest

Method

1. Mix wet ingredients

Whisk together:

  • mashed bananas
  • butter
  • sugar
  • eggs
  • vanilla

2. Add dry ingredients

Fold in:

  • flour
  • baking soda
  • cinnamon
  • salt

Then stir in nuts and raisins.

Do not overmix.

3. Bake

Divide batter into greased mini loaf pans.

Bake at:

  • 350°F / 175°C
  • for 25–35 minutes

Until golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

4. Cool

Let cool slightly before removing from pans.

Optional Glaze

Mix:

  • powdered sugar
  • milk
  • tiny splash vanilla

Drizzle over cooled loaves.

Tips

  • Soak raisins in warm water first for extra softness.
  • Very ripe bananas give the best flavor.
  • Toast the nuts before adding for deeper flavor.

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