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Banana Walnut Cake Recipe

Moist, fluffy, and packed with ripe bananas and crunchy toasted walnuts — this banana walnut cake is the perfect easy dessert.
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Course: Cake, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Homemade Comfort
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Cooling Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 305kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan Metal pan preferred
  • 2 Mixing bowls One large, one medium
  • 1 Whisk For dry ingredient blending
  • 1 Electric mixer Or whisk by hand
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons For accuracy in baking

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 3 Ripe bananas Large, very ripe, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups All-purpose flour Sifted
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter Softened
  • 2 Eggs Large
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Flavor Enhancers & Add-Ins

  • 1 cup Chopped walnuts Toasted for better flavor
  • ½ cup Brown sugar Adds moisture and richness
  • ¼ cup Sour cream Adds extra moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional but recommended
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Ground

Optional Frosting (Cream Cheese)

  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar Sifted
  • 2 tablespoon Butter Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl; cream with softened butter.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, then granulated and brown sugars.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg.
  • Gently fold dry mixture into wet until just combined.
  • Stir in chopped walnuts; reserve a few for topping.
  • Pour batter into pan; spread evenly and sprinkle reserved nuts on top.
  • Bake for 35–40 mins; test with a toothpick for doneness.
  • Cool completely before frosting or slicing.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 90g | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.3mg