Try out this simple recipe for Banana Walnut Cake, which gives a moist and tender cake with the perfect amount of sweetness from bananas. Its a convenient one-bowl recipe with the option of adding lemon glaze as topping and is pretty quick to put together!
If you are a fan of baking with bananas, you can also try out my healthy, no sugar banana cake recipe here.
Recipe at a Glance
For Banana Cake
Butter– unsalted, soft
Brown sugar
Egg– large, room temperature
Dry ingredients– all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt
Banana– large, overripe, mashed
Buttermilk
Walnuts– chopped
For Lemon Glaze
Icing sugar or powdered/ confectioners’ sugar
Butter– unsalted
Flavoring- Lemon juice, lemon zest
Step by Step Process
For Banana Cake
- Beat all ingredients (except walnuts) well until light and smooth.
- Fold in walnuts
- Bake and cool.
- Glaze with lemon icing.
For Lemon Icing:
- Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Glaze the cooled cake.
FAQs
Serving Suggestions
You can serve this cake with a variety of toppings such as lemon glaze, berries & whipped cream, dusting of icing sugar, caramel sauce drizzle, toasted nuts or even a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
It is great with tea or coffee.
Substitutions & Variations
You can replace flour with whole-wheat flour in banana buttermilk cake. Best way to do this is to replace 50% all-purpose flour with whole-wheat flour for a balance texture and flavor.
Walnuts can be replaced with pecans or similar nuts
Storage and Make Ahead
You can store the cake at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
You can also refrigerate the cake for up to 5-7 days, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container.
To store the cake for an extended period, you can freeze it for up to 1 month. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe container or a freezer bag. Thaw it at room temperature before serving.
Banana Walnut Cake
Simple, one bowl recipe for Banana Buttermilk Cake, which gives a moist and tender cake with the perfect amount of sweetness from bananas!
Ingredients
For Banana Cake
- 90 grams butter, soft
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large banana overripe, mashed
- ⅓ cup buttermilk*
- ⅓ cup walnuts, chopped
For Lemon Glaze
- ¾ cup icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Lemon zest
Instructions
For Banana Cake:
- Combine all ingredients of cake (except walnuts) in a bowl.
- Using an electric mixer, beat at low speed until all the ingredients are combined.
- The beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and smooth.
- Stir in the walnuts.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes at 350 F.
- Cool and glaze with lemon icing.
For Lemon Glaze:
- Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Glaze the cooled cake.
Notes
* You can make your own buttermilk. In a 1/3 measuring cup, add 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice and fill the remaining with milk of choice. Stir and let the mixture rest for at least 5 to 10 minutes and then use as needed.
Recipe Name
Banana Walnut Cake | Easy One Bowl Recipe
Author Name
Nadia Tariq
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