1. Can I use frozen bananas for this cake?

Yes! Just thaw the frozen bananas and drain any excess liquid before mashing them. Frozen bananas often work well because they become very soft when thawed, making them easy to incorporate into the batter.

2. Why did my cake turn out dense?

A dense cake is often caused by overmixing the batter, adding too much flour, or using under-ripe bananas. Make sure to measure flour correctly, use ripe bananas, and gently fold the ingredients to avoid overworking the batter.

3. What kind of frosting goes well with banana walnut cake?

Cream cheese frosting is a classic choice that complements the cake’s sweetness. Alternatively, try a simple vanilla glaze, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Banana Walnut Cake

Name: Banana Walnut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose Flour; 2 teaspoons Baking Soda; ½ Teaspoon Salt; 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 3 medium Size Eggs; 2 Teaspoons Vanilla; 1 Cup Unsalted butter (softened); ¾ Cup Sugar (add another 1/4 cup of sugar for added sweetness).; 1 Cup Yogurt; 4 Medium-sized Ripe Bananas (smashed); 1 Cup Chopped Walnuts

Description

Banana walnut cake is a delicious, moist, and hearty dessert that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich, earthy flavor of walnuts.

This cake is often praised for its dense texture and nutty flavor, making it a favorite for any time of day, from breakfast to dessert.

Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
3 medium Size Eggs
2 Teaspoons Vanilla
1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup Sugar (add another 1/4 cup of sugar for added sweetness).
1 cup Yogurt
4 Medium-sized Ripe Bananas (smashed)
1 cup Chopped Walnuts

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9-10 inch bundt pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy, then add the vanilla, sugar, and softened butter. Blend until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Add the yogurt and mashed bananas, mixing thoroughly.
Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Use Overripe Bananas: The riper, the better! Bananas with brown spots or even fully brown peels have a more natural sweetness and a stronger flavor, which makes the cake moister and more flavorful.
Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can make the cake dense and tough. When combining wet and dry ingredients, gently fold them together just until no streaks of flour remain.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Using room temperature eggs and butter, helps create a smooth batter and ensures even baking. Take your ingredients out about 30 minutes before baking.
Check for Doneness Carefully: Banana cakes can look done on the outside but be undercooked in the center. Insert a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, it’s ready.