Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this moist and flavorful Banana Wafer Cake. With a perfect balance of ripe bananas, crunchy vanilla wafers, and optional nuts, this cake is a sure crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3–4 bananas)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Batter: Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture alternately with milk, folding in crushed vanilla wafers and nuts, if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Top with cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.
- This cake can also be baked in two 9-inch round pans for a layered presentation.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
