Description
Indulge in the heavenly combination of ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and rich cream in this delectable Banana Walnut Cream Cake. Moist banana cake layers filled with creamy vanilla custard and topped with more custard, banana slices, and walnuts create a dessert fit for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Cream Filling and Topping:
- 2 cups prepared vanilla custard or pastry cream
- 1 banana (sliced, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Mix in bananas and sour cream, then add dry ingredients. Fold in walnuts and white chocolate chips.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 30–35 minutes, and cool.
- Assemble: Layer cake with custard, top with remaining custard, banana slices, and walnuts. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for optimal flavor.
- For extra richness, try cream cheese frosting instead of custard.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
