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Walnut Banana Bread Cake Recipe

This walnut banana bread cake is moist, cozy, and packed with ripe banana flavor plus crunchy toasted walnuts. It makes overripe bananas look like excellent planning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 42 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 336 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Fork
  • Spatula,
  • 8x8 Baking Pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Freezer
  • knife
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup walnuts chopped toasted

Topping

  • 2 tbsp walnuts chopped
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8 pan with parchment.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Whisk brown sugar, melted butter, mashed bananas, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined. Fold in walnuts gently.
  • Spread batter evenly in pan. Scatter topping walnuts and sugar over surface.
  • Bake 40 to 42 minutes until golden and center springs back lightly.
  • Cool 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or room temperature.
  • Store leftovers covered once fully cool.

Notes

For softer texture, use very ripe bananas and avoid overbaking. For crispier edges, bake a few extra minutes. Freeze wrapped slices up to two months. Chill before slicing for cleaner pieces. Add chocolate chips, cinnamon, or pecans for flavor changes. Store covered two days room temperature or five days chilled.
Keyword Banana Cake, Bristle Cookie, Ice Cream Cookie, Walnut Banana Bread Cake Recipe