Description
Indulge in the Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake, a luscious dessert that transforms overripe bananas and crunchy walnuts into a delightful layered treat. Perfect for celebrations or any sweet occasion, this cake features layers of fluffy whipped cream and fresh banana slices, ensuring every bite is moist and flavorful. Its rich texture combined with the nutty essence of toasted walnuts will have your guests coming back for more! Easy to make and customizable, this cake is perfect for both novice and seasoned bakers looking to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted & chopped
- 2–3 medium ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 0.25–0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Extra walnuts, banana slices, chocolate shavings, or caramel drizzle (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Toast walnuts in a skillet until fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in mashed bananas and buttermilk until just combined.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture; gently mix in walnuts.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before layering with whipped cream and banana slices.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg