BANANA NUT CAKE- MY VERSION


BANANA NUT CAKE- MY VERSION
My husband loves the Banana nut loaf from Wegmans. I tried to make the same at home and it turned out pretty well. I am posting the recipe of this cake as I have used a standard recipe for the banana nut loaf. I made a few changes from the original recipe like substituting whole milk with half and half, used almonds and dry fruits instead of walnuts, and also added a teaspoon of cardamom powder. The taste of this cake was so great. We had a few slices and I packed it off to my husband’s office. It was a big hit there and he came home with an empty box :) I guess that’s the exact compliment every cook wants; empty dishes….I have not used any icing here as the cake itself was very rich. It can be had with ice cream (we did that, yum!). The picture posted here does not speak for the cake, I guess I need to improve my photography skills :(
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28 comments:

  1. UshaDecember 3, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    The cake looks very inviting and tempting !

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  2. Mahimaa's kitchenDecember 3, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    cake looks delicious and tempting Gita.. nice pic too. don't worry

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  3. Vikis KitchenDecember 3, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    Banana cake is my favorite and looks great dear.

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  4. LaavanyaDecember 3, 2008 at 3:35 PM

    That looks and sounds rich & yummy. True.. the empty box says it all :)

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  5. UmaDecember 3, 2008 at 5:39 PM

    Don't worry about the pic. It's just perfect, but I guess you have to turn the picture to sideways! banana nut cake is my fav. too. looks so yummy!

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  6. YasmeenDecember 3, 2008 at 6:02 PM

    Scrumptious!Banana nut cake is our favorite too.
    Uma is right perhaps you could flip the picture,can be done easily with the Paint tool.

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  7. ChamDecember 3, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    Ur pictu is perfect and great lighting too, except need to flip :) I am turning my head to see ur pretty cake!

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  8. IllatharasiDecember 3, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    Hi Gita, thanks for visiting my blog. Samba rava is same as cracked wheat.

    Cake looks too yummy:)

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  9. Priya SureshDecember 4, 2008 at 5:33 AM

    Wow gita, ur banana nut cake looks gorgeous, one of my fav..looks tempting..Prefect pic dear..

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  10. Malar GandhiDecember 4, 2008 at 8:28 AM

    No worries, picture luks great too. Few foods won't speak by look....its taste dear....I bet this tasted great. As you mentioned what you sneaked inside ur cake...it took away my mind, you made me to crave for it. I do have few stuff u mentioned in the pantry already......will give a try(I am the worst baker in the world). I am glad u didnt say anything abt icing and stuff...it scares a hell out of me...vanilla ice cream and cake, just perfect for me.

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  11. Shama NagarajanDecember 4, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    lovely cake..looking perfect...red channa dal is nothing but black kondakadalai

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  12. SagariDecember 4, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    cake looks soooo good gita

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  13. SujathaDecember 4, 2008 at 11:40 PM

    delicious cake Gita! Picture looks good, who said it doesn't speak ? :)

    Banana nut cake is my favorite too.. but have never tried it yet.. just enjoy the store-bought one.. :) I have an eye on your fish fry too.. :) very tempting..

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  14. lubnakarim06December 5, 2008 at 5:47 AM

    One of the awesome cakes dear. With all those dry fuits it will rock.

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  15. Deepthi ShankarDecember 5, 2008 at 1:06 PM

    lovely cake .. loved yr version too

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  16. RaksDecember 6, 2008 at 6:44 AM

    I could understand well how tasty the cake should have been...Gita, one kind request,can you please send me the detailed recipe..

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  17. Astra LibrisDecember 6, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    Mmmm, your banana cake sounds incredible!! I agree - it sounds like it's perfect just as it is - no frosting needed!

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  18. AnuSriramDecember 8, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    The cake looks perfect and delicious!

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  19. Purva DesaiDecember 8, 2008 at 5:10 PM

    Banana with nuts in a cake sounds yummy...gita you can sent this post for Christmas feast event

    Enjoy the festivities by participating in Christmas Feast Event.
    http://purvasdaawat.blogspot.com/2008/12/christmas-feast.html

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  20. SunshinemomDecember 8, 2008 at 9:44 PM

    The picture speaks quite well for the tasty cake! It looks just perfect, Gita:)

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  21. Jaishree IyerDecember 9, 2008 at 2:55 AM

    The cake looks delicious very inviting and tempting Gita!

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  22. Adlak's tiny worldDecember 10, 2008 at 6:30 AM

    nice pic and good looking. no worry dear. yum yum cake....

    There is something new and spl in my blog waiting for yr arrival dear....

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  23. UjDecember 10, 2008 at 9:47 PM

    Wow.. I am the worst baker I can say.. I can cook but not bake :( Can you give the detailed recipe for this please.. would love to try it!

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  24. Andhra FlavorsDecember 11, 2008 at 11:02 PM

    great picture. love banana cake, but never tried with nuts

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  25. SrikitchenDecember 13, 2008 at 12:43 AM

    looks very delicious and perfect!

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  26. VijithaDecember 15, 2008 at 3:59 AM

    Looks lovely! soft n fluffy.Gr8 bakin.

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  27. VaishaliDecember 16, 2008 at 1:30 PM

    Gita, I couldn't agree more on the fava beans: I love their creamy texture. Combining them with methi leaves is a great idea, and it's something I ought to try soon.

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  28. SGSeptember 29, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    Hi Gita
    I came across this post of yours , but I could not really find the recipe for this cake. Could you please share it with me?
    Thanks

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