Description
Creamy banana wafer cake brings nostalgic comfort from grandma’s kitchen, blending layers of crisp wafers with silky banana cream. Dessert lovers will discover pure bliss in each delightful bite that celebrates simple ingredients and sweet memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 large eggs
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 (11 ounces/311 grams) box vanilla wafers, finely crushed
Dairy and Sugar:
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) butter, room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups (267 grams) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and meticulously coating a 10-inch bundt pan with grease and flour to ensure effortless cake release.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture transforms into a pale, airy consistency with a cloud-like texture.
- Introduce eggs individually into the creamed mixture, thoroughly blending each one before adding the next. Gently fold in ripe, velvety mashed bananas until uniformly integrated.
- Delicately incorporate crushed vanilla wafers and roughly chopped pecans, stirring with a light touch to distribute the crunchy elements evenly throughout the batter.
- Carefully transfer the batter into the prepared bundt pan, using a spatula to create a smooth, level surface that promises an even bake.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until a slender toothpick emerges completely clean when inserted into the cake’s center.
- Once baked, allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, creating a gentle transition from hot oven to cooling surface.
- Carefully loosen the cake’s edges with a knife, then invert onto a serving plate, permitting it to cool completely before slicing into delectable portions.
Notes
- Crush wafers finely to ensure even distribution throughout the cake, preventing clumping and creating a consistent texture.
- Opt for very ripe bananas with dark spots for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor in the cake.
- Consider toasting pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty profile and add a rich, deeper dimension to the overall taste.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular vanilla wafers with gluten-free alternatives and use gluten-free flour when greasing the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg