Description
A moist and flavorful cake made with ripe bananas, vanilla, and walnuts, perfect for an easy bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- Mix in the mashed bananas and sour cream until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a healthier version, substitute whole wheat flour and reduce sugar by 1/4 cup.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g