Description
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of this moist and delicious Banana Walnut Cream Cake. A perfect blend of ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and creamy frosting that will have you coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
For the frosting:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (as needed for desired consistency)
- Chopped walnuts, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix in sour cream and mashed bananas until smooth.
- Combine and bake: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in chopped walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beat until fluffy. Add heavy cream until desired consistency. Frost the cake and garnish with walnuts. Chill before slicing.
Notes
- This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
- You can bake this as a layer cake or cupcakes; adjust bake time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
