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Heavenly Vanilla Banana Walnut Cake

Heavenly Vanilla Banana Walnut Cake for Cozy Moments

This Heavenly Vanilla Banana Walnut Cake combines bananas and walnuts for a nostalgic dessert that's easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour swap with gluten-free baking mix for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) can swap with vegan butter
  • 3 large Ripe Bananas very ripe for best flavor
  • 2 large Large Eggs replace with flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts omit for nut-free
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream swap with vegan yogurt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon or Nutmeg for a hint of spice
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips for an indulgent twist
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut for a tropical addition

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Mash the ripe bananas and mix them into the creamed butter and sugar until combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time and then stir in vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the banana mixture.
  6. Gently fold in sour cream and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.

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