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Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 206 (48% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 3g • fat 11g
sat. fat 1g • chol. 18mg • sod. 153mg • calc. 21mg • fiber 1g
BANANA WALNUT LOAF CAKE
Makes one 1
1
⁄
2
-pound loaf, 12–14 slices
2
cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
1
⁄
2
teaspoon baking powder
3
⁄
4
teaspoon baking soda
1
⁄
2
teaspoon salt
1
⁄
2
cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1
cup granulated sugar
2
eggs
1
1
⁄
2
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1
⁄
4
cup buttermilk
1
1
⁄
2
cup mashed banana
(approximately 2 ripe, medium bananas)
1
⁄
2
cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 325°F convection bake with rack in
position 1, the lowest position.
Spray a 1
1
⁄
2
-pound loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt
and reserve.
Using an electric mixer or food processor, cream together
the butter and sugar.
Add eggs one at a time until incorporated. Add vanilla and
buttermilk and mix until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just
incorporated. Finally, mix in both the mashed banana and
walnuts until incorporated. Scrape the sides and bottom
of bowl and pour out into the prepared pan.
Bake for approximately 60–65 minutes, until top is golden
and a cake tester comes out clean.
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