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Banana walnut cake with fresh banana and nuts
Rich banana and walnut cake

Banana Walnut Cream Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
A refined, festive version of classic Banana Bread. Banana sweetness allows for less fat while keeping the crumb soft. Roasting the walnuts releases oils that give a deep, earthy character, balancing the fruit sugar.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 410 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American Inspired

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch Cake Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Walnuts)

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line pan. Toast walnuts in a dry pan until fragrant, cool and chop.

Tip: Toasting creates Maillard reaction flavors.
2 ✓

Mix flour, baking powder, salt.

Tip: Sifting aerates.
3 ✓

Mash bananas with lemon juice.

Tip: Overripe bananas have converted starch to sugar.
4 ✓

Beat eggs and sugar until thick. Stream in butter, vanilla, and banana.

Tip: Hot butter scrambles eggs; ensure it's cool!
5 ✓

Fold in flour mix and 2/3 of nuts.

Tip: Overmixing makes it tough.
6 ✓

Bake 30-35 mins. Cool completely.

Tip: Structure sets upon cooling.
7 ✓

Whip cream with sugar. Frost cake.

Tip: Fat crystals must be cold to hold air.
8 ✓

Top with nuts and banana slices. Chill 1 hour.

Tip: Flavors meld (osmosis) while chilling.

Recipe FAQ

Why did nuts sink?
Batter too thin or nuts too big. Toss nuts in flour first!
Top is too dark.
Banana sugar caramelizes fast. Cover with foil halfway through!

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 7 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted, cooled)
  • 2 medium Bananas (very ripe)
  • 1 1/2 cups Walnuts
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pc Lemon (for banana)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (cold)
  • 1/2 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract