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Classic Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Deliciously Moist Classic Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Classic Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a comforting treat made with overripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large Overripe Bananas Heavily speckled or black for best results.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Main structural ingredient.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on personal taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1/2 cup Oil Can be swapped with melted butter.
  • 2 large Eggs Beat until pale yellow.
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts Optional for crunch and flavor.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Let reach room temperature.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to achieve desired sweetness.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Mash the overripe bananas until smooth, leaving some small lumps for texture.
  3. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Beat in the oil and granulated sugar to the bananas until well combined, then add the eggs.
  5. Gently add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts gently into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Beat the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
  11. Once the cake is cooled, frost the cake generously with the cream cheese frosting.
  12. Slice the cake and serve, paired with coffee or tea.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, use heavily speckled bananas and avoid overmixing the batter. Cool the cake completely before frosting to achieve a smooth finish.

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