Decadent Banana Walnut Breakfast Cake
Indulge in a slice of our Decadent Banana Walnut Breakfast Cake, featuring a moist and tender banana base topped with a luscious brown sugar streusel, generously sprinkled with crunchy chopped walnuts. The rich flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg blend harmoniously, offering a delightful treat that's perfect for breakfast or a mid-morning snack. This cake is best enjoyed the day after baking, allowing the flavors to meld and enhance. Prepare it the night before and wake up to a deliciously inviting aroma that fills your kitchen. Your family and friends will be begging for seconds!
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
1/2 cup (for streusel topping)
Light brown sugar
1/2 cup (firmly packed for streusel topping)
Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (for streusel topping)
Cold unsalted butter
6 tablespoons (for streusel topping)
Finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup (for streusel topping)
All-purpose flour
2 cups (for cake batter)
Baking soda
1 teaspoon (for cake batter)
Baking powder
1 teaspoon (for cake batter)
Ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon (for cake batter)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (for cake batter)
Unsalted butter
1/2 cup (softened for cake batter)
Sugar
2/3 cup (for cake batter)
Eggs
2 (for cake batter)
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (for cake batter)
Very ripe banana
1 cup (mashed for cake batter)
2% low-fat milk
1/3 cup (for cake batter)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Decadent Banana Walnut Breakfast Cake?
It is a moist and tender banana cake featuring a rich brown sugar streusel topping and crunchy chopped walnuts, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
What are the main flavors in this breakfast cake?
The cake features a harmonious blend of banana, walnut, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
When is the best time to eat this banana cake?
This cake is best enjoyed the day after baking, which allows the flavors to meld and enhance.
What kind of topping does the cake have?
The cake is topped with a luscious brown sugar streusel and finely chopped walnuts.
Can I prepare this recipe in advance?
Yes, preparing it the night before is recommended so you can wake up to a delicious aroma and fully developed flavors.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 16 ingredients in total, split between the streusel topping and the cake batter.
What type of bananas should I use?
The recipe calls for one cup of very ripe mashed bananas for the best texture and sweetness.
Does the recipe use baking soda or baking powder?
This recipe uses both; it requires 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
What kind of nuts are used in this cake?
The recipe specifically uses finely chopped walnuts for the topping.
How much butter is needed for the whole recipe?
You will need 6 tablespoons of cold butter for the streusel and 1/2 cup of softened butter for the cake batter.
Is there milk in the Decadent Banana Walnut Breakfast Cake?
Yes, the batter includes 1/3 cup of 2% low-fat milk.
What spices are included in the streusel?
The streusel topping is flavored with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
What spices are included in the cake batter?
The cake batter includes 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
What type of sugar is used in the streusel?
The streusel uses 1/2 cup of firmly packed light brown sugar.
How many eggs are used in the batter?
The cake batter requires 2 eggs.
Is this recipe considered difficult?
No, it is categorized as an easy recipe that is suitable for home bakers.
Can this be served as a dessert?
Yes, while designed for breakfast, it is also tagged as a dessert and a sweet treat.
Does the recipe use vanilla?
Yes, the cake batter contains 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How much flour is needed for the topping?
The streusel topping requires 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour.
How much flour is needed for the cake batter?
The cake batter requires 2 cups of all-purpose flour.
What type of milk is used?
The recipe specifies 2% low-fat milk.
Is the butter for the streusel softened?
No, the 6 tablespoons of butter used for the streusel topping should be cold.
Is the butter for the cake batter cold?
No, the 1/2 cup of butter for the cake batter should be softened.
Is there white sugar in the cake?
Yes, the cake batter uses 2/3 cup of regular white sugar.
What is the preparation for the walnuts?
The walnuts should be finely chopped before being added to the streusel.
What is the preparation for the bananas?
The bananas should be very ripe and mashed before measuring out one cup.
Is this similar to a coffee cake?
Yes, it is tagged as a coffee cake, making it an excellent pairing for your morning coffee.
What is the texture of the cake?
The cake is described as moist and tender with a crunchy topping.
How much cinnamon is in the recipe?
There is 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon used specifically in the streusel topping.
How much nutmeg is in the recipe?
There is 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg used in the cake batter.