Description
Sweet banana walnut cream cake brings comfort and indulgence to dessert lovers’ tables. Layers of moist banana-infused sponge, rich walnut cream, and delicate frosting invite you to savor each blissful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare a 9-inch pan by lightly coating with butter and dusting with flour.
- Combine dry ingredients including flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending completely after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream to the wet ingredients, mixing gently to maintain a smooth, consistent batter without overmixing.
- Carefully fold mashed bananas and chopped walnuts into the batter, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly to ensure consistent baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Remove from oven and let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving, allowing the texture to set properly.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are overripe for maximum sweetness and deeper flavor profile.
- Toast walnuts beforehand to enhance their nutty, rich taste and provide extra crunch.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond or coconut flour blend.
- Create dairy-free alternative by replacing butter with coconut oil and sour cream with coconut yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 318 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 178 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg