Banana Nut Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Mash the ripe bananas in a separate bowl and then add them to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix well.

4. 4

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

5. 5

   Stir in the vanilla extract.

6. 6

   In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.

7. 7

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

8. 8

   Fold in the chopped walnuts.

9. 9

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

10. 10

    Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11. 11

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.