Banana Walnut Dream Cake
A delightful cake that combines ripe bananas and walnuts, offering a light and fluffy texture with rich flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas mashed to perfection
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour ensuring a fluffy and tender crumb
- 1 teaspoon baking soda the secret for a perfectly risen cake
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder adding a little more lift
- 0.25 teaspoon salt enhancing the overall flavors
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened to create a creamy texture
- 0.5 cups brown sugar providing rich, caramel-like sweetness
- 2 large eggs binding all the ingredients together
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract infusing warmth and aroma
- 0.5 cups walnuts chopped to add crunch and depth
- 0.25 cups milk to bring it all together and add moisture
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well mixed. Set this dry mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and the mashed bananas.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added sweetness, drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top before serving. Sprinkle some extra chopped walnuts on top for a beautiful presentation.