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Banana Walnut Cream Cake

Delicious Banana Walnut Cream Cake That Will Wow Your Guests

This Banana Walnut Cream Cake merges sweet bananas and crunchy walnuts in a creamy custard, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt kosher or sea salt preferred
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened; can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar brown sugar can be used for added flavor
  • 2 large eggs room temperature preferred
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best results
  • 1 cup sour cream plain yogurt can be substituted
  • 2-3 medium ripe bananas very ripe with brown spots preferred
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts can be replaced with pecans or omitted
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips semi-sweet chocolate chips are a suitable alternative
For the Filling and Topping
  • 2 cups creamy custard store-bought custard works
  • 1 cup banana slices for garnish
  • 0.5 cup whole or halved walnuts for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Cake Pans
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation and Mixing
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 cup of sour cream, and 2-3 mashed ripe bananas.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of chopped walnuts and 1 cup of white chocolate chips.
Baking and Cooling
  1. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Once cooled, spread creamy custard on top of one layer and place the second layer on top.
  2. Spread more custard on top and garnish with banana slices and walnuts before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Banana Walnut Cream Cake is an experience waiting to happen! Follow tips for perfect bananas and gentle mixing to achieve the best results.

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