Description
Indulge in the heartwarming goodness of Banana Walnut Cake, a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the satisfying crunch of toasted walnuts. This moist, fluffy cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying it with your morning coffee or serving it as a dessert at family gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this recipe will remind you of cozy moments spent in grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture; do not overmix. Gently stir in mashed bananas and chopped walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg