Judy’s Healthy Banana Nut Cake 🍌🍰
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Description:
A moist, delightful recipe passed down from our former school librarian, Judy. This cake has become a hit with kids, especially as an after-school snack due to the delightful surprise of chocolate chips!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup quick oatmeal
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
| Steps | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1. | Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325-350°F (depending on your oven) and grease and flour a bundt pan (or two loaf pans if you prefer). |
| 2. | Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, mashed bananas, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated. |
| 3. | Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, quick oatmeal, salt, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain. Don’t overmix! |
| 4. | Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. |
| 5. | Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly. |
| 6. | Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
| 7. | Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for several minutes. Then, carefully invert it onto a serving platter to cool completely. Slice, serve, and enjoy the moist, flavorful goodness of Judy’s Healthy Banana Nut Cake! |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 316.4
- Total Fat: 11.8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2g
- Cholesterol: 52.9mg
- Sodium: 248mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 50.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
- Sugar: 28.2g
- Protein: 4.8g
Recipe Notes:
- For a more decadent twist, you can add a cream cheese frosting or a drizzle of caramel sauce on top.
- This cake freezes well! Wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
- You can substitute the chocolate chips with nuts, dried fruits, or a combination of both for added texture and flavor.
Now, you’re all set to whip up this scrumptious and wholesome treat that’s perfect for dessert, snacking, or any occasion that calls for a slice of homemade goodness! 😋🍌
