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Vanilla Banana Walnut Cake

Deliciously Easy Vanilla Banana Walnut Cake You'll Love

This Vanilla Banana Walnut Cake is a must-bake recipe that transforms overripe bananas into a crowd-pleaser with wholesome ingredients and crunchy walnuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup sour cream

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream together ½ cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 3 ripe, mashed bananas, 2 large eggs, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with ½ cup sour cream; mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for optimal moisture and sweetness. Avoid overmixing after adding flour for the best texture.

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