Description
This **Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake** is a moist, two-layer cake that combines the richness of ripe bananas with the crunch of walnuts and a smooth, creamy custard filling. Topped with fresh banana slices and walnuts, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 2 cups creamy custard
- 1 banana, sliced for garnish
- ¼ cup walnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Mash the bananas and mix with sour cream until smooth, then fold into the butter mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and white chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes completely before assembling. Once cooled, layer with creamy custard and top with banana slices and walnuts.
Notes
- Let the cake layers cool completely before adding the custard to prevent a messy presentation.
- For extra richness, double the custard filling.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for the best texture, especially after chilling for an hour.
- Ensure to use ripe bananas with brown spots for optimal sweetness and flavor.
- You can make the cake layers ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Sweet Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg