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Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake with cream cheese frosting and walnut topping.

Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Banana Cake, Cream Topping, Easy Dessert, Homemade Cake, Walnut Cake
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Servings 8 servings
Calories 350kcal
This Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake combines ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and a light cream topping for an easy yet indulgent dessert.

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 2-3 pieces very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup) Use bananas with lots of brown spots for best flavor.
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Optional but adds great flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar Reduce to 1/2 cup for less sweetness.
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt Can substitute with buttermilk.
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts Toast for extra flavor.

Cream Topping

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: extra walnuts or banana slices for the top

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Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round pan or an 8-inch square pan, and if using, line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a larger bowl, cream the butter and sugar until lighter and fluffy using a hand mixer or whisk.
  • Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, mashed bananas, and sour cream. The mixture may look messy, that's normal.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stir gently until no dry flour remains, then fold in chopped walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Make the Cream Topping

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat again.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold this into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
  • Spread the cream topping over the cooled cake, and sprinkle extra walnuts on top if desired.

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Note

Store the cake in the refrigerator due to the cream topping. It stays good for about 3 days and tastes even better on day two.
Keyword Banana Cake, Cream Topping, Easy Dessert, Homemade Cake, Walnut Cake