Description
Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake is a delightful treat that transforms overripe bananas into a moist, flavorful cake layered with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion—be it a birthday party or a cozy afternoon treat—this cake is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at your table. With its crunchy walnuts and sweet banana flavor, each slice offers a comforting experience reminiscent of home-baked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe bananas (speckled brown)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup toasted walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but with some chunks.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in flour and baking powder until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in walnuts and vanilla extract gently.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool for about ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg