Description
The Luscious Vanilla Banana Walnut Cake is an inviting fusion of flavors and textures, turning an ordinary day into a mini celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups vanilla custard (for filling and drizzle)
- 2 bananas, sliced (for topping)
- 1/2 cup walnuts (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Fold in mashed bananas.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, blending gently.
- Fold in chopped walnuts, divide batter between pans, and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool cakes, then layer with vanilla custard and decorate with bananas and walnuts.
Notes
Ensure bananas are ripe for sweetness. Lightly toast walnuts for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Protein: 7 g