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Banana Walnut Layer Cake with Vanilla Cream

This banana walnut layer cake combines moist banana-flavored sponge with crunchy toasted walnuts and creamy vanilla filling. The cake features alternating layers of soft, crumbly cake and smooth, luscious cream, creating a balanced texture with a rustic yet elegant appearance. It’s baked, layered, and assembled to showcase the interplay of textures and flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts roughly chopped
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Cake pans
  • Cooling rack
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Mix briefly to aerate the dry ingredients.
  3. Add the melted butter, mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until the batter is smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Fold in the toasted walnuts gently to evenly distribute throughout the batter.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
  6. Bake the cakes for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cakes will be golden and fragrant.
  7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in their pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely before assembling.
  8. While the cakes cool, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. It should be light, fluffy, and slightly sweet.
  9. Once the cakes are cooled, spread a generous layer of whipped vanilla cream over the first cake layer.
  10. Place the second cake layer on top and gently press down to set, then cover the top with remaining cream. Decorate with extra chopped walnuts if desired.
  11. Slice and serve the cake once the cream has settled. Enjoy the moist cake with crunchy walnuts and smooth vanilla filling.