Homestyle Banana Nut Snack Cake
This soft banana nut snack cake is the kind of simple homemade treat you’d find cooling on the counter after a cozy afternoon of baking. Ripe bananas make the cake naturally sweet and moist, while chopped nuts add a little crunch in every bite. It bakes into a tender, lightly spiced cake that feels comforting and familiar—perfect with coffee, tea, or as a simple dessert.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 9
- Calories
- 230
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Add the melted butter (or oil), granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the mashed bananas and stir until everything looks smooth and well mixed.
Step 4
Crack in the eggs and add the vanilla extract, then mix again until the batter becomes slightly thick and glossy.
Step 5
Sprinkle in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir gently until the batter comes together and there are no dry flour pockets.
Step 6
Pour in the milk or buttermilk and mix until the batter becomes smooth and soft.
Step 7
Fold in the chopped nuts, stirring just enough so they spread throughout the batter.
Step 8
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Step 9
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 10
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes, then slice into squares.
Step 11
Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
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