Pumpkin Banana Cake
Delight in the cozy, autumn-inspired flavors of Pumpkin Banana Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that blends the sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich, spiced warmth of pumpkin puree. Perfectly complemented by hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, this cake is made even better with an optional crunch from chopped walnuts or pecans. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and ready to serve in under an hour, it’s ideal for holiday gatherings, afternoon treats, or anytime you crave a homemade indulgence. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or slathered with cream cheese icing for an extra touch of decadence. This recipe is the perfect marriage of fall flavors and year-round dessert bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Add the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until no large streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix.
If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or top with cream cheese icing for extra indulgence!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 295 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
