Name: Banana and walnut cake recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: Serves: 10
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 175g (6oz) butter, softened; 175g (6oz) caster sugar; 225g (8oz) self-raising flour; 2tsp ground mixed spice; ½ tsp baking powder; 3 large eggs; 50g (2oz) walnuts, chopped; 2 ripe bananas, mashed with 10ml (2tsp) lemon juice

Nutrition Per PortionRDA

Calories

402 Kcal

20%

Sugar

27.2 g

30%

Fat

22.0 g

31%

Saturated Fat

11.4 g

57%

Salt

0.67 g

Protein

7.1 g

14%

Carbohydrates

45.5 g

18%

Salt

0.67 g

By Jessica Dady

published 20 May 21

This banana and walnut cake recipe is delicious and so easy to whip up.

Put your over-ripe bananas to good use with this beautiful banana and walnut cake. The classic flavour combination is a great fruity twist on a traditional tea-time cake. And is easily enjoyed with a cuppa. We’ve added a thick, creamy frosting on top to elevate the cake after it’s cooled. But it’s definitely just as delicious without, with a little butter spread over it instead.

Ingredients

175g (6oz) butter, softened
175g (6oz) caster sugar
225g (8oz) self-raising flour
2tsp ground mixed spice
½ tsp baking powder
3 large eggs
50g (2oz) walnuts, chopped
2 ripe bananas, mashed with 10ml (2tsp) lemon juice

For the frosting:

175g (6oz) reduced-fat soft cheese e.g. Philadelphia
50g (2oz) icing sugar
Chopped walnuts and mixed spice, to decorate

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Method

Preheat the oven to 170°C (325°F, gas mark 3). Grease and line the base and up two sides of a 900g (2lb) loaf tin with parchment.
Place the butter, sugar, flour, spice, baking powder and eggs in a large bowl and beat with an electric whisk until thoroughly combined. Fold in the walnuts and mashed bananas.
Spoon the mixture into the tin and level the surface. Bake for 1 hr-1 hr 10 mins until risen and golden and a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 mins, then turn out on to a rack to cool completely.
Beat together the soft cheese and icing sugar and spread over the cold loaf. Decorate with the walnuts and mixed spice.

Tips for making banana and walnut cake:

Don’t be afraid to experiment with the mixture, adding in any leftover dates or chocolate chips for an extra punch of flavour.

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Jessica Dady

Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.