Description
This easy Banana Wafer Cake is a delicious twist on banana bread! Made with crushed Nilla wafers instead of flour, this moist and nutty cake is perfect for dessert or a sweet breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 5 eggs
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 (11 oz) box Nilla wafers, finely crushed
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
Instructions
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Preheat & Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 10-inch bundt pan thoroughly.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- Stir in the mashed bananas.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Fold in the crushed Nilla wafers and pecans until evenly mixed.
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Bake:
- Transfer the batter to the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool & Serve:
- Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a serving plate.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with caramel or dust with powdered sugar.
- Swap pecans for walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg