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Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake

A moist banana walnut cake topped with creamy vanilla frosting and crunchy toasted walnuts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.75 cup chopped walnuts toasted
Cream Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  5. Blend in bananas and sour cream.
  6. Fold in dry ingredients and walnuts.
  7. Bake 35–40 minutes until set. Cool completely.
  8. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and frost cake.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for maximum flavor and moisture.