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Banana Cake with Walnuts sitting on a platter
Jana Rae

Banana Cake with Walnuts

Old-fashioned banana cake with walnuts — moist, tender, and perfect for cozy baking. A farmhouse classic for brunch, dessert, or afternoon coffee
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts plus extra for topping
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for sprinkling on top

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Stir in mashed bananas and sour cream until combined.
  5. Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients. Fold in walnuts.
  6. Pour into pan, sprinkle with 2 tbsp sugar and extra walnuts. Bake 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool before slicing. Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with cream cheese glaze.

Notes

Recipe Notes

  • Best with very ripe bananas for maximum flavor.
  • Keeps well for 3 days at room temp, or refrigerate up to 5 days.
  • Freezes beautifully — wrap slices individually for quick snacks.