Description
Banana Walnut Cake is a deliciously nostalgic dessert that combines sweet, ripe bananas with crunchy walnuts. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Easy to prepare and irresistible in taste, it will fill your kitchen with a delightful aroma and leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf or bundt pan.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; add to wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Toasting walnuts before mixing enhances their flavor. - Customize your cake by substituting walnuts with pecans or adding chocolate chips for a richer taste.