- Walnuts sank to bottom.
- Batter was too thin. Toss walnuts in a little flour before adding to batter for grip.
Banana Walnut Bundt Cake
An elegant Bundt version of classic banana bread. The oil in the walnuts and their roasted flavor add deep, earthy notes that complement the sweet banana. Chemistry is simple: baking powder reacts with banana acids to lift the heavy batter.
Ingredients
3
large
Ripe Bananas
2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
1
cup
Chopped Walnuts
3/4
cup
Granulated Sugar
3
large
Eggs
1/2
cup
Butter (melted, warm)
1/4
cup
Milk
2 1/2
tsp
Baking Powder
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1
pinch
Salt
1
tsp
Ground Cinnamon
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Equipment Needed
- Bundt pan
- Fork
- Mixing bowls
Allergen Information
Wheat
Egg
Milk
Tree Nuts (Walnuts)
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour pan.
Tip: For rustic finish, use breadcrumbs or ground walnuts instead of flour.
2
✓
Mash bananas. The riper, the better!
Tip: Brown spotted bananas have highest sugar and moisture.
3
✓
Beat eggs with sugar until foamy, add melted butter and milk.
Tip: Uniform emulsion.
4
✓
Mix banana mash into egg base.
Tip: No need to foam here.
5
✓
Mix flour with baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and walnuts. Fold into wet mix.
Tip: Toast walnuts briefly in a dry pan for intense flavor.
6
✓
Bake 45-50 mins (toothpick test).
Tip: If toothpick is clean but cake feels soft, it's just the banana.
7
✓
Rest 10 mins, then invert.
Tip: Steam must escape.
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Ingredients
- 3 large Ripe Bananas
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Chopped Walnuts
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Butter (melted, warm)
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon