Description

Walnut Banana Cream Cake

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped walnuts
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2-3 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the softened butter, mashed bananas, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract and heavy cream if the frosting is too thick.
Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate and spreading with frosting. Repeat with the remaining layers. Frost the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with banana slices and chopped walnuts.