This Banana Walnut Cream Cake is the perfect balance of soft, moist banana cake and crunchy walnuts, all wrapped in a silky cream cheese frosting. It’s comfort food at its finest—sweet, nutty, and utterly irresistible. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 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 sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Make the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla extract, beating well after each. Stir in mashed bananas.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Make the Frosting: Beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until light and fluffy.
3. Assemble: Once the cakes are fully cooled, spread a layer of frosting on the top of one cake. Place the second cake on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake. Sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts if desired.
4. Serve and Enjoy: Slice into this dreamy cake, and watch everyone fall in love with the soft banana flavor, crunchy walnuts, and creamy frosting. It’s the perfect treat for any occasion!
This Banana Walnut Cream Cake is a crowd-pleaser that’s as simple as it is delicious. Enjoy!