Description
Experience the comforting aroma and delightful flavor of this moist Banana Walnut Cake, perfect for any occasion. With its tender crumb and rich banana sweetness complemented by crunchy walnuts, this cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether served as a breakfast treat or an after-dinner dessert, each slice promises joy and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy; then add eggs one at a time and mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently mix in the toasted walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg