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Banana Macadamia Nut Cake Recipe

Looking for a unique snack cake recipe? This Banana Macadamia Nut Cake is packed with crunchy macadamia nuts, sweet bananas, and topped with creamy vanilla buttercream frosting!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 20 slices
Calories: 306 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cake:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large ripe bananas about 1 1/4 cup mashed
  • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup Macadamia nut pieces
For the frosting:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoon whole milk
  • ⅓ cup macadamia nuts pieces

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with baking spray. Set aside.
  2. For the cake, beat butter and sugar until creamy, about 3-5 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add in bananas, beating until smooth and mashed.
  3. Add in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold in macadamia nut pieces. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  4. Bake for 23-25 minutes until toothpick poked in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  5. For the frosting, beat butter, vanilla, powdered sugar, and milk for about 4-5 minutes until fluffy. Spread over cooled cake and sprinkle with macadamia nut pieces. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use our guide on how to ripen bananas in 20 minutes!
  • Test for done-ness with a toothpick. Insert it into the center of the cake after 23 minutes in the oven. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If the toothpick comes out wet, leave the cake in the oven for another 2 minutes and check again.
  • Store covered. Cover any leftovers with plastic wrap or foil and store at room temperature. You can store it right in the pan OR transfer leftover slices of cake to an airtight container!
  • Banana Pudding Poke Cake is another delicious banana treat you must try!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 306kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 147mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 306kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 147mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 28g 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.