Banana Bread Cake with Walnuts and Chocolate Chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of mashed bananas.

Step 3

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Step 4

Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract into the butter mixture until well combined.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion

Tips:For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.You can substitute the walnuts with pecans or omit them for a nut-free version.Store the banana bread cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.