Banana Walnut Cake is a moist, flavorful cake that uses ripe bananas for natural sweetness and walnuts for added texture. Its dense yet tender crumb makes it a perfect breakfast treat, snack, or dessert. The cake’s rich banana flavor pairs beautifully with warm spices and a cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts
Optional: cream cheese frosting or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch loaf pan. - Mix dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. - Cream butter and sugar
In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract. - Add bananas and combine
Mix in mashed bananas. Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in chopped walnuts. - Bake the cake
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips for the Best Banana Walnut Cake
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Toast walnuts for extra flavor.
- Do not overmix to keep the cake tender.
Uses for Banana Walnut Cake
Serve as a breakfast treat, snack, or dessert. Pair with cream cheese frosting or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Slice and enjoy with coffee, tea, or milk. Its moist texture makes it perfect for afternoon indulgence.
