Banana Chocolate Walnut Cake

Health score
4%
Banana Chocolate Walnut Cake
300 min.
8
519kcal

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If you’re in search of a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the flavors of rich chocolate, ripe bananas, and crunchy walnuts, look no further than this Banana Chocolate Walnut Cake. Imagine sinking your fork into a moist banana base infused with the deep, satisfying taste of 70% cacao chocolate, complemented by the earthy crunch of toasted walnuts. This cake isn’t just a treat for the taste buds; it's a celebration of textures and flavors that will impress both family and friends.

Preparing this cake is a labor of love that’s well worth the time. With a prep time of just under an hour and a baking time of about 40 minutes, you’ll find that the effort pays off as your kitchen fills with the warm, inviting aroma of baking bananas and melting chocolate. This recipe yields a generous 8 servings, making it ideal for gatherings or cozy family nights. Plus, its rich yet balanced flavors ensure it has a place at your dessert table for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to festive celebrations.

What makes this cake even more appealing is that it can be made ahead of time, allowing you to prepare it a couple of days in advance. Your dessert will be ready when you are, and the flavors will meld beautifully, creating a cake that’s truly irresistible. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of this decadent Banana Chocolate Walnut Cake—you won't be disappointed!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.3 cups banana very ripe mashed ( 3 medium)
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 3.5 ounce bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped
  • large eggs 
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.7 cup yogurt plain
  • cup sugar divided
  • stick butter unsalted cooled melted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • ounces walnuts cooled toasted coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • hand mixer
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Butter a 9-inch square cake pan.
  2. Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat together softened butter (1 stick) and 3/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy, then beat in eggs 1 at a time until blended. Beat in bananas, yogurt, and vanilla (mixture will look curdled).
  4. With mixer at low speed, add flour mixture and mix until just incorporated.
  5. Toss together chocolate, nuts, cinnamon, melted butter, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.
  6. Spread half of banana batter in cake pan and sprinkle with half of chocolate mixture.
  7. Spread remaining batter evenly over filling and sprinkle remaining chocolate mixture on top.
  8. Bake until cake is golden and a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a rack 30 minutes, then turn out onto rack and cool completely, right side up.
  9. Cake can be made 2 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories519kcal
Protein6.92%
Fat42.41%
Carbs50.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.11
Glycemic Load
39.61
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.904347844746%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.29mg
Catechin
1.43mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:518.75kcal
25.94%
Fat:24.87g
38.26%
Saturated Fat:11.14g
69.6%
Carbohydrates:66.86g
22.29%
Net Carbohydrates:63.53g
23.1%
Sugar:34.42g
38.25%
Cholesterol:78.02mg
26.01%
Sodium:319.86mg
13.91%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Caffeine:10.67mg
3.56%
Protein:9.13g
18.26%
Manganese:0.86mg
42.99%
Selenium:18.58µg
26.55%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.6%
Folate:88.2µg
22.05%
Copper:0.41mg
20.48%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.28%
Phosphorus:172.46mg
17.25%
Iron:3.05mg
16.95%
Magnesium:58.49mg
14.62%
Fiber:3.33g
13.32%
Vitamin B3:2.5mg
12.49%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.78%
Potassium:313.24mg
8.95%
Vitamin A:445.61IU
8.91%
Zinc:1.32mg
8.77%
Calcium:77.22mg
7.72%
Vitamin B5:0.67mg
6.69%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.7%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.36%
Vitamin D:0.46µg
3.08%
Vitamin C:2.37mg
2.87%
Vitamin K:2.51µg
2.39%
Source:Epicurious