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Banana Walnut Dream Cake

A moist and flavorful banana walnut cake that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Packed with ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, this cake is a crowd-pleaser.

  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 10 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240g) mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 1 cup (100g) chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Mix in mashed bananas and buttermilk until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in chopped walnuts.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas. This cake tastes even better the next day. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22
  • Sodium: 280
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 50