Best 8 Nutty Banana Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Nutty Banana Cake, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its moist, tender crumb, bursting with the flavors of ripe bananas, crunchy nuts, and a hint of warm spices. This delectable treat is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring a moist banana cake base studded with an assortment of chopped nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds, adding a delightful crunch in every bite. The cake's irresistible aroma, reminiscent of freshly baked banana bread, fills the kitchen with a warm and inviting scent. Whether you prefer a classic glazed finish or a decadent cream cheese frosting, this recipe offers variations to suit every palate. So, gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you savoring every slice of this irresistible Nutty Banana Cake.

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BANANA NUT CAKE



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There's no better way to welcome fall than with a marathon baking session, and this Banana Nut Cake is one of our all-time favorite fall treats. It channels all the flavors of the season-from ripe banana to buttery toasted pecan-to create a moist loaf that can be enjoyed at any time of day, from breakfast to afternoon snack-time to dessert. Pack a slice of this sweet cake in the kids' lunchboxes or wrap up the loaf and bring it on a fall weekend picnic. With only 15 minutes of active time, this easy, homemade Banana Nut Cake makes a great homemade gift for teachers, instructors, or anyone deserving of thanks-just multiply the recipe to whip up a whole batch of loaves at once. Wrap them up in wax paper and a ribbon for a thoughtful seasonal gift. This classic banana bread would also freeze nicely to save for the holiday season.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h25m

Yield 1 (9-in.) loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup (4 oz.) salted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (from 5 medium [about 1 1/2 lb. total] bananas)
2 cups (about 8 1/2 oz.) all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
Vegetable shortening, for greasing pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat butter in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add bananas; beat until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; add to butter mixture, beating on low speed until just moistened. Stir in pecans.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 9- x 5- x 3-inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 55 minutes to 1 hour, 5 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Transfer cake to a wire rack; let cool completely, about 1 hour.

BANANA AND NUT CAKE



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"Boxed pudding and cake mixes speed up the preparation of this moist banana cake," comments Karen Ann Bland of Gove, Kansas. "It doesn't last long at our house. In fact, my family and the hired men have it finished almost before it has time to cool."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana cream pudding mix
1 cup water
3 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Beat in bananas. Stir in nuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

NUTTY BANANA CAKE



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Sweet, buttery frosting and a sprinkling of chopped nuts top this yummy cake that's loaded with banana and pecan flavor. Serve it with a steaming cup of coffee...or a cold glass of milk. -Marlene Saunders, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
BUTTER PECAN FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
2 to 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
Additional chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture just until combined. Fold in banana and pecans., Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the milk, vanilla, salt and enough confectioners' sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Stir in toasted pecans. Frost cake. Garnish with additional pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Fat 36g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BANANA NUT CAKE



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A very old banana nut cake recipe which has been handed down through my family.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
¼ cup pecan halves, or to taste

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 457.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 199 mg, Sugar 49 g

BANANA-NUT BUNDT CAKE



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June Yeates shares this eye-appealing cake that has a temptingly tropical twist in every slice. "If you like, sprinkle confectioners' sugar over the top," says the Bradley, Illinois baker.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups finely chopped ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil, bananas, pineapple and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in coconut and nuts. Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan., Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing cake from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BANANA NUT CAKE



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I'm a pastor's wife, and it's so good to have something to serve when friends drop in unexpectedly. Because this banana nut cake can be frozen and also keeps well in the refrigerator, I try to have one on hand-just in case. -Gloria Barkley, Wilmington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
1-1/3 cups canola oil
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
Optional toppings: Confectioners' sugar and whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. tube pan. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. In another bowl, combine eggs, bananas, oil, pineapple and vanilla. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in nuts. , Pour into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 60-65 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with whipped cream and additional bananas.Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled cake in foil, then freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 26g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BANANA NUT CAKE



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Make and share this Banana Nut Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by paula giles

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 1 13x9 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup oil
3 eggs
3 bananas, mashed
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 teaspoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup Butter Flavor Crisco
1/2 cup oleo
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup banana, mashed

Steps:

  • Cream oil and sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
  • Add all other ingredients.
  • Bake in 9x13 pan at 350F degrees for 30 minutes.
  • ------FROSTING------.
  • Mix shortning and oleo.
  • Mix in 1/3 of sugar.
  • Beat well.
  • Add bananas alternately with sugar.
  • Mix until smooth and creamy.

BANANA POUND CAKE



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I adapted a basic pound cake recipe from my great-aunt for this treat. It makes a moist cake that pops out of the pan perfectly. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 teaspoons plus 3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup butter, softened
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Grease a 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with 3 teaspoons sugar; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and the remaining 3 cups sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in bananas and extracts. Combine flour and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating just until combined., Pour into prepared pan (pan will be full). Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 75-85 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cake. Store in the refrigerator. May be frozen for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 96g carbohydrate (69g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients gently. Overmixing will toughen the cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake rises evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This nutty banana cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can add different nuts, fruits, or spices to create a unique and flavorful cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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