Banana Nut Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Nut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 4 tablespoons buttermilk; 1/2 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 ripe bananas, mashed; 1 cup chopped pecans; Icing; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup pecan halves, or to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup chopped pecans
Icing
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup pecan halves, or to taste (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
2
Separate the eggs and set aside.
3
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.
4
Beat the egg whites until stiff. Stir the pecans into the cake batter then fold in the egg whites. Pour batter into prepared pans.
5
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until cakes test done. Let cakes cool in pans.
6
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.

1693

kcal

Calories

Fat

234

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 4 tablespoons buttermilk, 1/2 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Banana Nut Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Nut Cake

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