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Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake

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  • Author: Chef Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake is a moist, aromatic cake made with ripe bananas, crunchy toasted walnuts, and topped with a light whipped cream frosting. Its layers of indulgent banana filling and creamy frosting create a comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. A true crowd-pleaser, this cake is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Unsalted butter, softened
  • Granulated sugar
  • Eggs
  • Ripe bananas, mashed
  • Buttermilk
  • Vanilla extract
  • Walnuts, toasted and chopped

For the Banana Filling:

  • Ripe bananas, sliced
  • Lemon juice
  • Brown sugar (optional)

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:

  • Heavy whipping cream
  • Powdered sugar
  • Vanilla extract

For Garnish (Optional):

  • Extra walnuts, banana slices, chocolate shavings, or caramel drizzle

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Toast the Walnuts: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast them for 8-10 minutes until they are browned and fragrant. Let them cool.
  2. Make the Cake Batter: Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Fold in Walnuts: Gently fold the toasted and chopped walnuts into the batter.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool the Cake: Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the Filling and Frosting: For the filling, slice bananas and toss them with lemon juice and optional brown sugar. For the frosting, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  8. Assemble the Cake: Place the first layer of cake on a serving platter, and spread a layer of banana slices and whipped cream between the layers. Frost the top and sides with the whipped cream frosting.
  9. Garnish (Optional): Add extra walnuts, banana slices, chocolate shavings, or a caramel drizzle for decoration.

Notes

  • Nut Alternatives: If you prefer a different nut, you can substitute walnuts with pecans for a slight flavor variation.
  • Chocolate Twist: Add chocolate chips to the cake batter for a sweet, chocolaty contrast to the bananas and walnuts.
  • Dairy-Free Version: Use plant-based butter and dairy-free cream for a dairy-free version of this cake.
  • Layering Tip: For even layers, you can slice the cakes in half horizontally after cooling, and fill each layer with banana slices and cream.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saratasty.com/heavenly-banana-walnut-cream-cake/