Why this Banana Walnut Cake?
Are you looking for a sweet treat that’s both delicious and nutritious? Look no further than our mouthwatering banana walnut cake! Made with ripe, overripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, this cake is bursting with flavour and packed with nutrients. Not only is it a tasty dessert option, but it’s also a great way to use up any leftover bananas you have at home. This recipe is easy to follow even though you’re a newbie in the kitchen.
If you’re new to baking, don’t worry – I’ve got you covered! Check out My 10 baking essential tools for home bakers and 5 baking hacks you NEED to know video tutorials to learn all the tips and tricks you need to get started on your home baking journey. From measuring ingredients to perfecting your mixing technique, my tutorials will guide you through the process step-by-step. So don’t be intimidated – with a little practice and some guidance, you’ll be whipping up delicious desserts like this Banana Walnut Cake in no time!
So grab your mixing bowl and let’s get baking!
Ways with Walnuts
There are many ways to eat nuts. I particularly like walnuts the most. Toast them in an oven with some brown sugar, sprinkle them on a salad, wrap them with blue cheese in ravioli, etc. Today I am going to share with you how I add walnut into my cake recipe.
My husband has the tendency to eat the same lunch every day – and it isn’t a particularly healthy or nutritious lunch, so recently I made the decision that I’d make him a salad every day. I know he likes salad because he hates the sleepy feeling you can get from a big lunch and now I also know that he is eating something healthy!
Actually, we eat salad as our main dinner once or twice every week – either with rice or pasta, or sometimes with pan-fried chicken breast and my irresistible signature garlic bread. I’ll share some of my salad recipes in a future post.
Salad is just the name of a type of dish. It can be made with virtually anything – different varieties of ingredients and with different delicious dressings and drizzles. We like freshly squeezed lime juice or good quality oils such as extra virgin olive oil or flax seed oil. You can add pretty much whatever you like to a salad. Obviously, the more veggie, the healthier it will be. For my husband, he likes carrots, bell peppers and couscous so these are often the main ingredients in his salad. I avoid giving him the same salad every day with little tricks that make it a bit different (he probably doesn’t notice!). I also add green leaves, such as kale, rocket, spinach or lettuce, a little bit of protein, usually canned salmon or mackerel and his favourite ingredient – toasted nuts. It can be toasted walnuts, pine nuts or almonds – but often walnuts.
The goodness of walnuts
Walnuts are really good for our bodies. When I was young, my mum told me eating walnuts is good for the brain because the shape of a whole walnut looks like the human brain. In a Chinese sense, eating something that is similar to the body part is good for that body part. I still like to believe this is true (and you should always listen to your Mother!).
“Life is a Walnut – Short and Hard. But once you know the secret to crack it. It’s all SWEET and BEAUTIFUL!”
Watch the video tutorial
Want to see exactly how I make this delicious Banana Walnut Cake? Check out my full video tutorial for a step-by-step guide.
Where do I buy the walnuts?
I tend to buy a big bag of walnuts to avoid going backwards and forwards to the supermarket all the time. Generally, I buy a 1-kg bag. I get them in Phoon Huat, a famous local specialized shop, because I like shopping there and they provide a wide range of ingredients. Plus, they also offer 10% discount on Wednesdays and Sundays. (I have to declare I am not sponsored to share this special offer, I just think it is a good deal.)
For a family of two, this is a lot of walnuts if we do not eat them that often and there is only so much salad he can eat. So what can I do with so many walnuts?
Easy! How about making a banana walnut cake? I can use my delicious Banana Cake recipe and add the walnuts into it for something even MORE delicious.
So, I am going to share with you my Banana Walnut Cake recipe. It turns out very pretty and as usual, super moist and fluffy. I like the smell of banana and especially when you bite into it – the walnuts give you an extra kick of texture and a strong nutty flavour. They definitely enhance my original Bakabee Banana Cake.
How to make Banana Walnut Cake
If you have read my earlier post, I like to find a tasty way to use up over ripe bananas. This week, I have three medium ripe bananas in my kitchen and their skins are almost completely black. I decrease the amount of sugar in this recipe because the sweetness comes from the ripened bananas. If you have these little uglies in your kitchen, why not peel them and mash them now to make this delicious treat for your friends and family. What are you waiting for? Get your apron on, watch the video and read the recipe … Let’s bake!
Banana Walnut Cake
EQUIPMENT
- 1lb loaf tin
INGREDIENTS
- 80 g melted butter
- 70 g granulated white sugar
- 3 medium over-ripe bananas
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 pcs whole eggs
- 160 g cake flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 80 g walnuts (roughly chopped )
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 170°C/ 350°F (remember, each oven is different, find your own best heat). Line and grease a 1lb loaf tin.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan. Then pour the butter into a mixing bowl with the sugar and stir in.
- Roughly chop the walnuts. Set aside.
- For the dry ingredients, sift the flour, mix with the baking soda and baking powder in another mixing bowl. Then add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Mash the bananas with a fork and then mix with the butter mixture. Set it aside.
- Add the vanilla extract to the milk and stir it. Then add the eggs to the mixture and mix them until they are well combined.
- Gently pour the flour into the banana mixture. Add in two batches and mix well, using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Add around 60g of roughly chopped walnuts into the batter and gently mix them together.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and sprinkle the remaining 20g of chopped walnuts on the top of the batter. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the cake has risen and is a golden colour. Insert a skewer or knife into the centre and the cake is ready if it comes out clean. If you find the top of the cake or the walnuts start to turn dark brown, you can cover it with aluminium foil and continue baking until it is done.
- . Remove from the oven and cool for 5-10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy with a cup of tea!
VIDEO TUTORIAL
NOTES
- Alternatively, serve it warm with some salted butter… yummy!
- Watch my video tutorial to learn the whole process.
NUTRITION
Bake this Banana Walnut Cake
Give this recipe a try! Let me know how it goes for you! I love connecting and seeing your pictures. It really makes my day.
Try these for your next bakes
- Coffee Walnut Loaf Cake – a cake you will dive for!
- Banana Loaf Cake (video tutorial) – another BEST bake for the leftover bananas!
- Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Gluten Free & Refined Sugar Free) (video tutorial) – healthy snacks with your cup of tea!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you will enjoy this recipe.
If you’ve tried my Banana Walnut Cake recipe, please feel free to leave me a comment and let me know what you thought. The more we chat the more I know what recipes I should be making and sharing. If you have any recipe suggestions I would also love to hear them.
Rating the recipe once you’ve made this Banana Walnut Cake may also help other readers decide whether to make my bakes, so I would love it if you could come back and let everyone know what you think.
Happy baking!
