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Classic Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Classic Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

A delightful Classic Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting that's moist, flavorful, and perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 medium Overripe Bananas Essential for natural sweetness and flavor.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cake.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can be replaced with melted butter.
  • 1 cup Walnuts Chopped, optional for nut-free.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's not too warm.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Chill if too soft.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Mash the overripe bananas thoroughly until smooth.
  3. Mix the granulated sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil into the mashed bananas until well combined.
  4. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until no dry flour is visible.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts gently.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Beat together the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar to reach desired consistency.
  10. Frost the cooled cake evenly with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for natural sweetness. Avoid overmixing for a tender cake. Cool the cake before frosting.

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