Gourmet Banana Walnut Cake
A delightful cake combining the rich flavors of ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed Make sure bananas are ripe for best flavor.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 pcs eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream.
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Optional Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C. Grease and line a loaf pan or cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and mashed bananas.
- Stir in sour cream.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Baking
- Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely.
For Frosting (optional)
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until fluffy.
- Spread over the cooled cake and top with extra walnuts.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Refrigerate for extended shelf life to a week. This cake can be frozen for up to three months. Mix gently to avoid overworking the batter.