Banana-Nut Buttermilk Cake

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"One of the better recipes for banana cakes. I have made this many times, it is very good. Make certain to mash the bananas not puree them, it makes a difference in the cakes texture, I mash with my hands for this."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 (13x9-inch) cake

ingredients

• CAKE

• 1 3⁄4 cups ripe bananas, mashed (about 5 medium, not pureed)
• 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened (no subs)
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk (full-fat buttermilk is better to use for this cake)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. In a small bowl mix together the mashed bananas with lemon juice; set aside.
4. In a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
5. In a large bowl, cream together the 3/4 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes) or until no sugar granules remain.
6. Add in eggs one at a time with vanilla, beating well after each addition.
7. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk.
8. Stir in banana mixture with a wooden spoon (do not beat).
9. Add in walnuts; stir to combine.
10. Transfer to prepared baking pan.
11. Bake for about 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until cake tests done.
12. Cool completely, and frost with cream cheese, or desired icing.

Reviews

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My family always craves and raves about this one!! Sometimes I add a little rum to the recipe, or I'll wait till the bananas are extremely ripe and fermented, it really makes a big difference. Enjoy! Kevin in Sacramento