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This image shows a perfectly round Banana Walnut Cream Cake, golden brown and crowned with fresh banana slices and chopped walnuts, creating a rustic yet elegant dessert centerpiece.

Banana Walnut Cream Cake Recipe

This Banana Walnut Cream Cake is irresistibly moist, filled with ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and melty chocolate chips. Layered with silky custard and topped with fresh banana slices, it's a rich, elegant dessert perfect for birthdays, brunches, or whenever you're craving something truly special.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 370 kcal

Equipment

  • Two 8-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 banana, sliced for garnish
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp walnuts for garnish
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups creamy custard
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch round pans.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
    This image shows a large bowl filled with flour, baking soda, and cinnamon being gently whisked together to form the dry base for the cake batter.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
    This image shows hands greasing round cake pans with butter to ensure an even bake and smooth release once the cake is done.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  • Mash the bananas and blend them into the mixture along with the sour cream.
    This image shows eggs being added one by one to the butter-sugar mixture along with a generous splash of vanilla extract for flavor
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  • Fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
    This image shows a generous amount of chopped walnuts and chocolate chips being folded into the batter for extra texture and flavor.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    This image shows cake batter being evenly poured into greased round pans, ready to be baked to golden perfection.
  • Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack.
    This image shows the freshly baked cake layers resting on wire racks, cooling completely before frosting and assembly.
  • Once cooled, spread custard between the layers, then top the cake with banana slices and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts.
    This image shows the banana walnut cake being carefully assembled, with whipped cream between layers and a final topping of banana slices and chopped walnuts.

Notes

  • Overripe bananas with brown spots bring the best sweetness and texture.
  • For even baking, rotate the pans halfway through the bake time.
  • Lightly coat chocolate chips and walnuts with flour before folding them in to prevent sinking.