Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake

Here’s a delightful recipe for Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 ½ cups ripe bananas, mashed (about 3 medium bananas)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

For the Cream Filling:

• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

Prepare the Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Sift dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Add bananas and buttermilk: Mix in the mashed bananas. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
5. Fold in walnuts: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
6. Bake: Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Cream Filling:

1. Whip the cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

Prepare the Frosting:

1. Beat the cream cheese and butter: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
2. Add powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.

Assemble the Cake:

1. Layer the cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the whipped cream filling evenly over the top. Place the second cake layer on top.
2. Frost the cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
3. Garnish: Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top for a decorative touch.

Serve and enjoy!

This Banana Walnut Cream Cake is perfect for special occasions or just as a heavenly dessert treat!