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Moist Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting** Recipe

Moist Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting** Recipe
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Indulge in the decadent delight of this Moist Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Bursting with the sweet essence of ripe bananas, the cake’s tender crumb and crunchy walnuts are perfectly paired with the creamy tang of the frosting. A true treat for any occasion!

Ingredients

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Banana Walnut Cake Layers

  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (115g) chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 (8-ounce/226g) package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 4–5 cups (480-600g) powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar), sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (if needed for consistency)

Assembly & Decoration

  • Baked and cooled cake layers
  • Prepared cream cheese frosting
  • 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced (for filling and topping)
  • Extra walnuts for garnish (optional)
  • Caramel sauce or condensed milk glaze (for drizzle, as seen in the image)

Instructions

  1. Part 1: Banana Walnut Cake Layers

    1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pans, line with parchment. 2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, salt; add walnuts. 3. Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. 4. Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs, vanilla. 5. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk bananas and sour cream. 6. Alternate Dry and Wet: Mix dry and wet ingredients into butter mixture. 7. Bake: Divide batter, bake for 30-35 mins. 8. Cool: Invert and cool cakes.

  2. Part 2: Cream Cheese Frosting

    1. Beat Cream Cheese & Butter: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. 2. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar. 3. Add Flavor: Mix in vanilla extract.

  3. Part 3: Assembly & Decoration

    1. Stack and Crumb Coat: Place one cake layer, frost, add banana slices, top with second layer. Apply crumb coat. 2. Final Frosting: Frost the cake. 3. Drizzle: Drizzle with caramel sauce or condensed milk glaze. 4. Garnish: Top with banana slices and walnuts. 5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate before serving. 6. Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider toasting the walnuts before adding them to the cake batter.
  • If you prefer a stronger banana flavor, use very ripe bananas with dark skins.
  • This cake pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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Keywords: Banana Walnut Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert Recipe, Banana Cake Recipe

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