Michael's Favorite Banana Nut Cake

Indulge in the comfort of homemade nostalgia with Michael's Favorite Banana Nut Cake—a moist and flavorful dessert featuring the perfect balance of ripe bananas and crunchy chopped walnuts or pecans. This classic recipe combines the richness of real butter, the tangy charm of buttermilk, and a hint of pure vanilla, creating a cake that’s irresistibly tender and fragrant. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy banana cake is a delightful treat for gatherings or a cozy night at home. Pair it with a luscious cream cheese frosting or simply dust it with powdered sugar for a sweet, rustic finish. This recipe, baked to golden perfection, yields 12 servings and is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect keywords include "banana nut cake," "easy banana cake recipe," and "moist banana walnut dessert."

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 pieces ripe bananas
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 3 pieces large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

Peel the ripe bananas and mash them in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until combined.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Do not overmix; just stir until everything is combined.

Step 7

Fold in the chopped nuts gently using a spatula.

Step 8

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan(s) and smooth out the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing or frosting.

Step 11

Optional: Frost with cream cheese frosting or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1723.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4665.3

Total Fat 203.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 832.8mg	0%
Sodium 3828.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 673.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.6g	0%
Total Sugars 375.2g
Protein 82.8g	0%

Vitamin D 246.9IU	0%
Calcium 534.6mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 3088.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.7%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 55.5%