Here’s a Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake recipe—soft, moist banana layers, crunchy walnuts, and a light cream frosting. It’s rich but not too heavy 🍌🌰✨
Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake
Ingredients
Banana Walnut Cake
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sugar (white or light brown)
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk or buttermilk
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
Cream Frosting
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Make the Cake
- Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round pans (or one deep pan).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, oil/butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add mashed bananas and mix well.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the banana mixture. Mix gently.
- Fold in walnuts.
- Pour into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
2. Make the Cream Frosting
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy.
- Slowly add cold whipping cream and beat until fluffy and spreadable.
3. Assemble
- Spread frosting between layers and over the top.
- Optional: garnish with banana slices, walnuts, or a light honey drizzle.
Tips for Extra “Heavenly” Flavor
- Toast the walnuts lightly before adding them 🌰
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter
- Chill the cake for 30 minutes before serving for cleaner slices
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🍰 a no-oven version
- 🧁 cupcake style
- 🍯 less-sugar or healthier twist
