Description
This Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake is a moist and decadent treat, combining the sweetness of ripe bananas with the crunch of walnuts, all topped with a fluffy, creamy frosting. Perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent dessert any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
For the Cream Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread the whipped cream frosting generously over the cooled cake. Garnish with additional walnuts and banana slices if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy this heavenly, moist, and nutty cake for any special occasion or just as a sweet treat!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can toast the walnuts before adding them to the batter.
- You can also add chocolate chips to the batter for an additional twist.
- If you don’t have sour cream, plain yogurt works as a good substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes