Description
A moist and delicious cake made with ripe bananas, vanilla, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for a quick dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the walnuts before adding them to the batter. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 6g