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How to Make Banana Nut Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banana Nut Cake is a delicious and moist dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This cake is bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the crunch of toasted nuts, making it a favorite among both kids and adults. Whether you're looking for a simple but impressive cake to serve at a family gathering or a decadent treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee, this recipe is sure to please.

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 tablespoons buttermilk
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (Optional)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup pecan halves, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch 2-layer cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
  • Separate the eggs and set aside.
  • Stir the baking soda into the buttermilk. Cream 1/2 cup of the butter or margarine with the white sugar. Add the egg yolks, and vanilla, beating well. Add flour alternately with the mashed bananas. Stir in the buttermilk mixture.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff. Stir the pecans into the cake batter then fold in the egg whites. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until cakes test done. Let cakes cool in pans.
  • To Make Icing: Cream 3 tablespoons butter or margarine with the confectioners' sugar. Stir in the heavy cream until well blended. Spread icing on to cooled cake layers. Top with pecan halves if desired.

    • Nutrition

    457 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 199mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 49g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 195mg

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