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Luscious Vanilla Banana Walnut Cake

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  • Author: KimEasy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This moist and flavorful cake combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the warmth of vanilla and the crunch of toasted walnuts. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a comforting dessert, this cake is easy to make and sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts, toasted

For the Glaze (Optional):

  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Incorporate Bananas: Stir in the mashed bananas until well combined.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
  7. Fold in Walnuts: Gently fold in the toasted walnuts.
  8. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the Glaze (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • For extra crunch, sprinkle some chopped walnuts on top of the batter before baking.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Find it online: https://newsvks.com/luscious-vanilla-banana-walnut-cake/