Looking for banana recipes? Try our recipes below or check out our banana bread recipes here. If you’re looking for what to do with over ripe bananas, they are rarely too ripe for baking (check out our guide to use up over ripe bananas here).
Ingredients
- Our banana cake recipes use bananas and overripe bananas
Banana malt loaf
Use up left over bananas in our moist loaf with tea-infused dried fruit and malt extract. Malt adds an extra nutty caramel taste to this moreish tea time treat.

Banoffee fridge cake
Everyone knows banoffee pie tastes even better the day after making, when all the flavours have had a chance to meld. This easy, no-bake fridge cake with banana and Carnation Caramel takes advantage of that as it's left overnight before being sliced.

Dulce de leche banana bread
These mini banana loaves are incredibly easy to make and are topped with dollops of dulce de leche cream. Serve these dainty loaves for an easy afternoon treat for friends and family.

Banana nut muffins
These banana and nut muffins are easy to make and under 300 calories each. They include chopped peanuts and almonds as well as almond flakes for the topping. Make a batch for breakfast.

Banana bread cheesecake
Indulge in this glorious mash-up of two favourite sweet treats – a banana bread base topped with creamy vanilla cheesecake, sliced bananas and salted caramel.

Spiced pineapple and banana cake
With its tropical notes and its subtle harissa heat, this banana cake serves up a big slice of holiday flavour, topped with a creamy icing. Don’t be scared of the harissa – the flavour mellows in the cooking. Check out our best harrissa recipes here.

Banana and chocolate cake with maple cream and crispy bacon
Chef Chris Gillard of London restaurant EartH Kitchen has created an impressive banana cake that with the addition of maple cream transforms it into a delicious dessert. Read our full restaurant review of EartH Kitchen here.

Whisky caramel and banana self-saucing pudding
Add a splash of booze to this banana and caramel dessert for extra indulgence! Ready in under an hour, this comforting pud magically creates its own sauce and is best served warm with a dollop of ice cream. More self-saucing recipes here.

Easy banana bread with peanut butter frosting
It’s hard to improve on a classic banana bread, but we think the indulgent peanut butter addition just edges it! A real nutty twist on everyone's favourite. Serve with your freshly brewed morning coffee.
Butterscotch banoffee tart
Check out this creamy chocolate tart recipe with juicy bananas, salted caramel and old school butterscotch Angel Delight. Impress your friends and family with this super indulgent dessert.
Banoffee cake
We've taken a popular banana cake and given it a banoffee pie make-over. Our cake is packed with bananas, covered in creamy caramel buttercream and topped with caramelised bananas for extra indulgence.

Caramel banana blondies
Blondies are the white chocolate version of brownies. This easy tray bake is also packed with banana and rich caramel. Serve at teatime or warm with a scoop of ice-cream for pudding.
Toffee banana tart
Banana and toffee is a classic flavour combination. Try it in this impressive-looking, delicious, sticky tart and serve it with a decadent toffee cream for extra indulgence.
Spiced banana tarte tatin recipe
This spiced banana tarte tatin recipe comes from Cinnamon Club. It's easy to make but looks impressive.