Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
3 cup

flour

1 tsp

soda

1 tsp

salt

2 cup

sugar

1 tsp

cinnamon

1.5 cup

oil

3 unit

eggs

2.5 cup

bananas

mashed

1 cup

nuts

Step 1
~9 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~9 min

Grease and flour a Bundt or tube pan.

Step 3
~9 min

In a large bowl, mix together flour, soda, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.

Step 4
~9 min

Add oil and eggs to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

Step 5
~9 min

Stir in mashed bananas and nuts.

Step 6
~9 min

Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 7
~9 min

Bake for 1 hour, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8
~9 min

Check cake at 45 minutes and cover with foil if browning too quickly.

Step 9
~9 min

Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add cream cheese frosting for extra richness.

Toast the nuts before adding them to the batter for a deeper flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coffee or tea

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla Ice cream
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Often served at celebrations and gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Easter
Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Holiday baking
Party dessert
Brunch

Popularity Score

70/100

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