Description
Heavenly banana walnut cream cake brings sweet memories of grandma’s kitchen, blending ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts into a luxurious dessert. Creamy layers and rich textures invite you to savor each delightful bite of this irresistible homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped walnuts
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing and dusting with flour.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and voluminous, creating a light texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, blending each one completely before adding the next, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Fold mashed bananas into the batter, creating a rich and moist foundation.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and buttermilk, alternating between the two, and mix until just incorporated to maintain a tender crumb.
- Gently fold chopped walnuts into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula for an even bake.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare the frosting by whipping heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Blend softened cream cheese into the whipped cream mixture until smooth and uniform.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, generously spread the cream cheese frosting across the top.
- Garnish with additional chopped walnuts for a decorative and crunchy finish.
- Slice and serve the decadent banana walnut cream cake.
Notes
- Swap bananas for ripe plantains to add a deeper, more caramelized flavor profile that works wonderfully in this cake.
- Toast walnuts beforehand in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty richness and create a more complex texture in the final dessert.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs, butter, and buttermilk to ensure smoother mixing and more even baking throughout the cake.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend, which maintains the cake’s tender crumb and delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 341 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg