Banana Walnut Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
If you're looking for a delicious dessert to serve at your next dinner party or family gathering, look no further than banana walnut cake with cream cheese frosting. This classic recipe is a favorite of many and is sure to impress even the pickiest of eaters.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Add flour mixture and buttermilk to butter mixture in alternating batches, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
5. Add mashed bananas and chopped walnuts to the batter and stir until evenly distributed.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. While cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until frosting is light and fluffy.
10. Once cake has cooled, spread frosting evenly over the top of the cake. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top for garnish.
Notes:
• For best results, use ripe bananas that are slightly browned.
• If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a homemade version by mixing 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice. Let sit for 5 minutes before using.
• You can also make this recipe into cupcakes by filling a muffin tin with batter and baking for 20-25 minutes.
Conclusion:
Banana walnut cake with cream cheese frosting is a classic dessert that's sure to please any crowd. With its deliciously moist and flavorful cake and creamy frosting, it's the perfect way to end any meal. Give this recipe a try and see for yourself how delicious it can be!