Homemade Banana Apple and Nuts Cake

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Overview of Recipe Content

This Homemade Banana, Apple and Nuts Cake combines ripe bananas, fresh apples, and crunchy nuts in one tender loaf or cake. It’s wonderfully moist thanks to the fruit and makes a fantastic breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Super moist and fluffy
• Easy to make
• Perfect way to use ripe bananas
• Loaded with apples and crunchy nuts
• Great for breakfast or dessert
• Freezer-friendly
• Wonderful fall baking recipe
• Family-approved

What It Tastes Like

Each slice is soft and tender with the natural sweetness of bananas, juicy bites of apple, warm cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts throughout. It’s comforting, lightly spiced, and absolutely delicious with a cup of coffee or tea.

Health Benefits

• Bananas provide potassium and natural sweetness.
• Apples add fiber and moisture.
• Walnuts are rich in healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids.
• Homemade ingredients let you control the sweetness.

Ingredients

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• 4 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 small apples, peeled and diced
• 4 large eggs
• 200 ml vegetable oil or 180 g melted butter
• 280 g brown sugar or granulated sugar
• 350 g all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Optional Add-Ins

• Raisins
• Dried cranberries
• Chocolate chips
• Shredded coconut
• Chopped almonds

Tools You’ll Need

• Large mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula
• 9×5-inch loaf pan or Bundt pan
• Cooling rack

Suggested Substitutions

• Replace walnuts with pecans.
• Use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar.
• Swap butter for vegetable oil.
• Add oat flour for part of the all-purpose flour.

How to Make Homemade Banana, Apple and Nuts Cake

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Step 1: Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan or Bundt pan.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl whisk together:

• Mashed bananas
• Eggs
• Oil or melted butter
• Sugar
• Vanilla

Mix until smooth.

Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients

In another bowl combine:

• Flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Cinnamon
• Salt

Step 4: Make the Batter

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.

Gently stir in:

• Diced apples
• Chopped walnuts

Mix just until combined.

Step 5: Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool

Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.

What to Serve with Homemade Banana, Apple and Nuts Cake

This cake is wonderful served with:

• Butter
• Cream cheese
• Honey
• Greek yogurt
• Vanilla ice cream
• Fresh fruit
• Coffee
• Chai tea

Tips for Making It Perfect

• Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
• Dice apples into small pieces for even baking.
• Don’t overmix the batter.
• Toast the walnuts before adding them for extra flavor.
• Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.

Storage Instructions

Room Temperature

Store covered for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator

Store for up to 1 week.

Freezer

Freeze slices individually for up to 3 months.

Warm slightly before serving.

General Information

Fruit-filled cakes like this have been enjoyed for generations because they’re simple, economical, and a wonderful way to use ripe fruit. The combination of bananas, apples, and walnuts creates a moist cake that’s just as delicious for breakfast as it is for dessert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use pecans instead of walnuts?

Absolutely! Pecans are an excellent substitute.

Can I make muffins instead?

Yes. Bake in muffin tins for about 22–25 minutes.

Can I reduce the sugar?

Yes. The ripe bananas already provide plenty of natural sweetness.

Can I freeze the cake?

Yes! Wrap slices individually for easy grab-and-go snacks.

Which apples work best?

Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith all bake beautifully.

Conclusion

This Homemade Banana, Apple and Nuts Cake is one of those timeless recipes you’ll find yourself baking again and again. Moist, fluffy, naturally sweet, and filled with juicy apples and crunchy walnuts, it’s perfect for breakfast, afternoon coffee, or sharing with family and friends.

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Nutritional Information

Approximate Per Slice (12 servings)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	340
Protein	6g
Carbohydrates	42g
Fat	17g
Saturated Fat	3g
Unsaturated Fat	13g
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	62mg
Fiber	3g
Sugar	24g
Sodium	210mg

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