Black Walnut Banana Cake Recipe

Name: Black Walnut Banana Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup shortening, room temperature; 3 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla (or use 2-3 teaspoons almond extract); 2 large ripe bananas, mashed; 5 large eggs (room temperature); 3 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1 cup chopped black walnut

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup shortening, room temperature
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla (or use 2-3 teaspoons almond extract)
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
5 large eggs (room temperature)
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup chopped black walnut

1
Set oven to 325 degrees.
2
Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
3
In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed cream the butter and shortening with sugar and vanilla until fluffy (about 4-5 minutes, no sugar granules should remain).
4
Beat in eggs one at a time until combined, then mix in mashed bananas.
5
In a bowl combine flour, baking powder and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with half and half cream.
6
Stir in the walnuts.
7
Pour into prepared tube pan.
8
Bake for 1 hour and 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the crown comes out clean.
9
Cool in pan for 15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

2150

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

244

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, room temperature, 1/2 cup shortening, room temperature, 3 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla (or use 2-3 teaspoons almond extract), and more.

Yes, Black Walnut Banana 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.

Black Walnut Banana Cake

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