Description
A moist and flavorful Vanilla Banana Walnut Cake made with ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and a sweet vanilla glaze—perfect for breakfast, dessert, or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas. Mix well.
5. Fold in dry ingredients, alternating with sour cream.
6. Stir in walnuts and pour batter into pan.
7. Bake 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool completely before adding vanilla glaze.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
Toast walnuts before adding for richer flavor.
You can skip the glaze or replace it with cream cheese frosting for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg