Description
Banana Pound Cake is a wonderfully moist and flavorful dessert that combines the richness of pound cake with the sweetness of ripe bananas and the crunch of walnuts on top.
Ingredients
2 eggs
3 bananas
160 g cake flour
45 g granulated sugar
70 g unsalted butter, melted
6 g baking powder
Walnuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the banana mixture: Mash the bananas into a smooth puree. Add the eggs and mix well.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, baking powder, and cake flour. Add this mixture to the banana puree and eggs, then stir until smooth.
- Prepare the pan: Grease a loaf pan (21x8x5 cm) with butter. Transfer the batter into the pan and smooth the surface.
- Top with walnuts: Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of the batter to add extra flavor and texture.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C). Bake the cake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool on a cooling rack. Once cooled, demold the cake, slice, and serve. For an even better flavor, allow the cake to rest at room temperature overnight before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or replace them with chocolate chips.
- Add a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth and spice.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with banana glaze or cream cheese frosting.
- Use a gluten-free flour blend to make this cake gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
