Marbled Black Walnut Banana Bread
Indulge in the rich flavors of my Marbled Black Walnut Banana Bread, a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Each slice reveals a stunning marbled center, created by the harmonious blend of ripe bananas and luscious cooking oil. The black walnuts add a distinct crunch and earthy flavor, elevating this quick bread to a decadent treat. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a sweet afternoon snack, this recipe yields two generous loaves that will leave your kitchen smelling heavenly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a beautiful, finishing touch.
16
Servings
N/A
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sugar
2 1/4 cups (none)
Eggs
4 (beaten)
Cooking Oil
1 1/2 cups (none)
Flour
3 cups (sifted)
Baking Soda
1 1/2 teaspoons (none)
Black Walnut Flavoring or Vanilla
1/2 teaspoon (none)
Buttermilk
6 tablespoons (none)
Mashed Bananas
1 1/2 cups (about 4 ripe bananas)
Black Walnuts or Regular Walnuts
1 cup (chopped and dredged in flour)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Grease and flour two loaf pans or one bundt pan to prevent sticking.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, beaten eggs, cooking oil, sifted flour, baking soda, black walnut flavoring (or vanilla), buttermilk, and mashed bananas. Mix thoroughly until you achieve a smooth batter.
4
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts that have been dredged in a little flour. This helps to prevent them from sinking in the batter.
5
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans, ensuring not to overfill them.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7
Once baked, remove the loaves from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8
For a beautiful finish, dust the cooled bread with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marbled Black Walnut Banana Bread?
It is a rich twist on classic banana bread that features a stunning marbled center, earthy black walnuts, and a moist texture from ripe bananas.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
How many loaf pans does this recipe require?
The recipe yields two generous loaves, so you will need two loaf pans.
Can I use a bundt pan instead of loaf pans?
Yes, you can use one bundt pan as an alternative to two loaf pans.
How should I prepare the pans for baking?
You should grease and flour the pans to ensure the bread does not stick.
What creates the marbled effect in this bread?
The marbled center is created by the harmonious blend of ripe bananas and cooking oil within the batter.
How many eggs are needed for this recipe?
This recipe requires 4 eggs.
Should the eggs be prepared in a specific way?
Yes, the eggs should be beaten before being added to the batter.
How much cooking oil is used?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of cooking oil.
Does the flour need to be sifted?
Yes, the recipe specifies using 3 cups of sifted flour.
What leavening agent is used in this banana bread?
Baking soda is used as the leavening agent, with 1 1/2 teaspoons required.
Can I substitute vanilla for black walnut flavoring?
Yes, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of either black walnut flavoring or vanilla extract.
How much buttermilk is included in the batter?
The batter includes 6 tablespoons of buttermilk.
How many bananas are required for 1 1/2 cups of mashed bananas?
Approximately 4 ripe bananas are needed to yield 1 1/2 cups mashed.
Should the bananas be ripe?
Yes, using ripe bananas ensures the best flavor and texture for the bread.
Can I use regular walnuts instead of black walnuts?
Yes, you can use 1 cup of either black walnuts or regular walnuts.
How should the walnuts be prepared before adding them?
The walnuts should be chopped and then dredged in a little bit of flour.
Why are the walnuts dredged in flour?
Dredging the walnuts in flour helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the batter during baking.
How much sugar is in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 1/4 cups of sugar.
What is the total baking time?
The bread should bake for approximately 1 hour.
How do I know when the bread is finished baking?
The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How long should the bread cool in the pan?
Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes after removing them from the oven.
Where should the bread be moved to cool completely?
After the initial cooling in the pan, transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely.
What is a suggested finishing touch for serving?
Dust the cooled bread with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields a total of 16 servings.
What category of bread is this?
This is categorized as a Quick Bread.
Is this recipe suitable for breakfast?
Yes, it is perfect for breakfast, tea time, or as a sweet afternoon snack.
What flavor do black walnuts contribute?
Black walnuts add a distinct crunch and an earthy flavor to the bread.
Can I overfill the pans?
No, you should ensure not to overfill the pans when pouring in the batter.
What should the batter consistency be like?
You should mix the ingredients thoroughly until you achieve a smooth batter.