Banana-nut Cake

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 4
Moist and Nutty Banana-Nut Cake recipe
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups mashed bananas ( about 3 medium )
2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup nuts , finely chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
460
Sugar
35g
Fat
23g
Looking for a new way to use up some overripe bananas? Try this delicious Banana-Nut Cake recipe! The texture of this cake is perfectly moist and fluffy, thanks to the mashed bananas and buttermilk. This cake is nutty, not overly sweet, and bursting with banana flavor. The chopped nuts add a nice crunch that's complemented by the delicate crumb of the cake. This Banana-Nut Cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's dessert after a family dinner or a treat for yourself.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
2.In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3.In a separate bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, shortening, buttermilk, and eggs until well combined.
4.Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
5.Fold in the chopped nuts.
6.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7.Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This banana-nut cake is deliciously moist, nutty, and not overly sweet.

It’s easy to make and uses simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.

CONS

This cake is still a dessert and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It’s high in calories, sugar, and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake might not be the healthiest option available, it does contain bananas which are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.
The nuts in this cake are also a good source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber.

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