Description
Creamy banana layers mingle with crisp wafer crumbles in this irresistible Banana Wafer Cake, creating a heavenly dessert that whispers comfort. Sweet nostalgia meets modern baking, inviting you to savor each delectable slice of pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 (11 ounces / 311 grams) box Nilla wafers, finely crushed
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- ¾ cup (170 grams) butter, room temperature
- 1 ⅓ cups (267 grams) granulated sugar
Nuts:
- 1 cup (100 grams) pecans, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 350°F and generously coating the bundt pan with a non-stick layer to ensure smooth cake release.
- Create a luscious base by whisking butter, sugar, and eggs into a smooth, creamy mixture, then gently fold in ripe, velvety mashed bananas until fully incorporated.
- Craft the cake’s distinctive texture by delicately blending crushed Nilla wafers and crunchy pecans throughout the batter, distributing the ingredients evenly to guarantee a consistent flavor profile in every slice.
- Carefully pour the fragrant batter into the prepared bundt pan, ensuring an even distribution and smooth surface for optimal baking results.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring the cake’s progress by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should emerge clean and dry when the cake reaches perfect doneness.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes, which helps the structure settle and makes removal easier.
- Gently loosen the cake’s edges with a knife, then invert onto a serving plate, permitting it to cool completely before slicing to maintain its delicate structure and enhance flavor development.
Notes
- Select ripe, spotty bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor that enhances the entire cake’s taste profile.
- Crush Nilla wafers coarsely to maintain delightful texture and provide pleasant crunch throughout the cake’s interior.
- Consider toasting pecans briefly before adding to the batter to intensify their nutty flavor and create more aromatic depth in the dessert.
- Experiment with gluten-free Nilla
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg