Description
Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the crunch of walnuts, all enveloped in a luscious cream cheese frosting. This cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to cozy brunches. Each slice offers a nostalgic taste of love and laughter from cherished family baking sessions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (toasted if desired)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by mashed bananas.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding in walnuts last.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool cakes before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg