This Banana Walnut Cream Cake is rich yet balanced, made with ripe bananas for natural sweetness, toasted walnuts for crunch, and a smooth cream frosting that ties everything together. Perfect for birthdays, tea time, or a special dessert.
⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 20 minutes
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Bake: 35–40 minutes
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Cool & Frost: 45 minutes
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Total: ~1 hour 45 minutes
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Servings: 10–12 slices
🍳 Ingredients
Cake
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2 ripe bananas, mashed
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2 large eggs
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½ cup sugar (brown or white)
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½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
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¼ cup milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
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¾ cup chopped walnuts
Cream Frosting
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1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
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3 tbsp powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Grease and line an 8-inch round pan.
2. Make the Batter
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In a bowl, whisk mashed bananas, eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
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Fold in chopped walnuts.
3. Bake
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Pour batter into the pan and level the top.
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Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool completely.
4. Make Cream Frosting
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Beat cold whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft-medium peaks form.
5. Assemble
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Spread whipped cream evenly over the cooled cake.
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Garnish with walnuts or banana slices.
🎂 Texture & Taste
✔ Moist banana crumb
✔ Crunchy walnut bites
✔ Light, airy cream topping
✔ Not overly sweet
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Extra moist: Add 2 tbsp yogurt or sour cream
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Layer cake: Slice cake in half and fill with cream
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No cream: Dust with powdered sugar
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Healthier: Use whole-wheat flour & reduce sugar
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Chocolate twist: Add chocolate chips
📊 Nutrition (Approx per slice)
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Calories: 330
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Carbs: 36g
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Fat: 18g
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Protein: 6g