11⁄2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1⁄4 cup buttermilk
11⁄2 cups mashed banana (approximately 2 ripe, medium bananas)
1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 325°F on convection bake with rack in position 1 (bottom position).
Spray a
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and reserve.
Using an electric mixer or food processor, cream together the butter and sugar.
Add eggs one at a time until incorporated. Add vanilla and buttermilk and mix until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. Finally, mix in both the mashed banana and walnuts until incorporated. Scrape the sides and bottom of bowl and pour out into the prepared pan.
Bake for approximately 60 to 65 minutes, until top is golden and a cake tester comes out clean.
Nutritional information per slice (based on
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Serves 12
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12tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1⁄2 cup confectioners’ sugar
2tablespoons granulated sugar
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