Banana Walnut Dream Cake
A delightful blend of ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts that creates a moist and indulgent cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour For structure
- 1 teaspoon baking soda To give rise
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder For fluffiness
- 0.25 teaspoon salt To elevate flavors
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened For moisture
- 0.5 cups brown sugar For deep, caramel-like flavor
- 2 large eggs To bind ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For warmth
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed For natural sweetness
- 0.25 cups milk For added richness
Additions
- 0.5 cups walnuts, chopped For crunch
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and mashed bananas into the mixture.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped walnuts.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients for additional flavor. Chocolate chips or pecans can also be added for variations. Monitor the cake closely in the final minutes of baking.