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Classic Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist Classic Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Experience the delightful flavors of Classic Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a moist and scrumptious dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 cups Overripe Bananas Heavily speckled or black bananas yield the best results.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Be careful not to overmix to keep it tender.
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Consider brown sugar for a richer taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check its freshness for optimal results.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances the overall flavor balance.
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Melted butter can change the texture.
  • 2 large Eggs Adds structure and creaminess to the cake.
  • 1 cups Chopped Walnuts Swap with pecans or leave out for a nut-free cake.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature helps achieve smoothness.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust according to desired consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Elevates the flavor profile.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Mash the overripe bananas in a large bowl, then blend in oil, sugar, and eggs until combined.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in chopped walnuts.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for 30 minutes then completely on a wire rack.
  8. Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
  9. Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor, avoid overmixing, and cool completely before frosting.

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