ππ° Best Ever Banana, Walnut and Caramel Cake Recipe π°π
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the ultimate moist and flavorful banana cake topped with a luscious caramel and crunchy walnuts. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and will leave you craving for more with every bite. Perfect for any occasion or as a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings!
Recipe Category: Breads
Keywords: Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 513.8
- Fat Content: 22.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 12.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 103.5mg
- Sodium Content: 461.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 74.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.7g
- Sugar Content: 52.7g
- Protein Content: 5.2g
Ingredients:
- 125g butter
- 3/4 cup caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 2 eggs
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
- 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 250g brown sugar
- 60g unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup walnuts
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Cream the butter and caster sugar together until light and fluffy in a mixing bowl.
- Add vanilla essence to the creamed mixture and mix until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Mash the ripe bananas using a fork until smooth, then add them to the creamy mixture and beat until well combined.
- Sift the self-raising flour and bicarbonate of soda into the mixing bowl, then add ground cinnamon. Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Pour in the milk and gently fold the mixture until a smooth batter forms.
- Grease a 20 cm round cake tin and line the bottom with baking paper to prevent sticking.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared tin, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Prepare the Caramel and Walnut Topping: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and unsalted butter over low heat. Stir continuously until the butter is melted and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Add walnuts to the caramel mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
- Pour the caramel walnut topping over the uncooked cake batter in the tin, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve slices of the delicious banana cake with a generous dollop of cream for an extra indulgent treat!
Indulge in the heavenly combination of moist banana cake, rich caramel, and crunchy walnuts with every scrumptious bite. This Best Ever Banana, Walnut and Caramel Cake is sure to become a family favorite and a go-to recipe for any occasion!
