Banana Walnut Snackin’ Cake
Do you ever have those moments where you catch the scent of something and it reminds you of something you may have long ago forgot? Let me continue by saying that I often buy bananas at the store, and I often end up putting said bananas in the freezer or throwing them away because, let’s face it, how many loaves of banana bread does one guy need? I was recently contemplating what to do with a bunch of well past their prime bananas when a particular whiff got my attention. It was the familiar, but long forgotten scent of BETTY CROCKER SNACKIN’ CAKE!!!! Now, I don’t know if you remember, or even know of the deliciousness that was a Banana Walnut Snackin’ Cake, so let me refresh your memory. Sometime in the 1970’s Betty Crocker introduced Snackin’ Cakes, and the beauty of them was that you could just add water and mix it up right in the pan you were going to bake it in. Two minutes from the package to the oven!!!!! There were several varieties, but that doesn’t matter because as far as I’m concerned the banana walnut was all that mattered. Sadly, Betty ditched the Snackin’ Cake and they are no longer available. So, what better thing could I do for all of humanity then figure out a reasonable version of a Banana Walnut Snackin’ Cake? Not much , really.
So, here it is. It’s not as easy or as quick, but it’s definitely worth the little extra effort.
Banana Walnut Snackin' Cake
Ingredients
- 2 ⅔ cups flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- 4 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Whisk together and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix together the bananas, eggs, oil and buttermilk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well to combine. Stir in the walnuts.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool on wire rack.
