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Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake

This delightful Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake features a moist, tender banana cake studded with crunchy walnuts, generously layered with a luscious, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any celebration or a comforting treat.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups Mashed ripe bananas about 3-4 large
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Chopped walnuts
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 16 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp Milk if needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil, then beat in eggs and vanilla until well blended.
  4. Mix in mashed bananas and buttermilk into the wet ingredients.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined, then fold in walnuts.
  6. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy. Add milk if necessary for desired consistency.
Assembly
  1. Once cakes are cool, frost and assemble the layers. Garnish with additional walnuts if desired.

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for best flavor. Do not overmix the cake batter, as this can lead to a tough cake.