Description
This Moist Banana Pound Cake is a delightful treat that combines the richness of butter, the sweetness of bananas, and the crunch of walnuts in every bite. Topped with a decadent glaze, this pound cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed (1 3/4 cups)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cake: Preheat oven to 325°F. In the stand mixer bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, mashed bananas, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix in flour and walnuts. Pour batter into a prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 70-80 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
- Glaze: Melt butter, sugar, salt, vanilla, and cream in a saucepan. Boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Cool slightly, then pour over cake.
Notes
- You can pour the glaze over the cake while still in the pan for a different presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70-80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Banana Pound Cake, Moist Banana Cake, Pound Cake Recipe
