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Banana Walnut Cream Cake

Moist Banana Walnut Cream Cake That Will Impress Everyone

This Banana Walnut Cream Cake combines tropical sweetness and nutty crunch in a moist dessert that's a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Salt to enhance overall flavor
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon optional
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar reduce by ¼ cup for less sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar for moisture and flavor
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla
  • 4 medium Ripe Bananas very ripe preferred
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or buttermilk, substitute yogurt if needed
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts toasted
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese or vegan cream cheese for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream to adjust frosting consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Beat together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and sour cream.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the frosting by beating together cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, then gradually adding powdered sugar and heavy cream.
  9. Once cooled, place one cake layer on a plate, spreading frosting on top, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
  10. Garnish with extra toasted walnuts, chill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture; toast walnuts for enhanced flavor. Store in an airtight container.

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