Description
A moist and flavorful vanilla banana walnut cake that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with the mashed bananas.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For a festive touch, top with cream cheese frosting or serve with fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana cake, walnut cake, dessert recipe, simple cake, moist banana cake
