Description
This Banana Walnut Cream Cake is a dreamy blend of moist banana layers, toasted walnuts, and luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, it’s rich, fluffy, and packed with comforting flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then fold in toasted walnuts.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Spread frosting between cake layers and over top and sides. Garnish with extra walnuts.
- Chill for 30 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and texture.
- Toasting walnuts enhances their nuttiness.
- Let cake rest overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg