Description
Indulge in the heavenly combination of ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and luscious cream cheese frosting in this delicious Banana Walnut Cream Cake. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
For the frosting:
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
For garnish:
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- banana slices (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix in the sour cream and mashed bananas. Gradually add dry ingredients, fold in walnuts.
- Bake the cakes: Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then beat in vanilla and cream until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake: Frost the cooled cakes, stack, and garnish with walnuts and banana slices.
Notes
- For extra banana flavor, use very ripe bananas.
- Store the cake covered in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Best enjoyed within 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
