Luscious Walnut Banana Caramel Cake Recipe
Hello, fellow food enthusiasts! If you’re looking to treat yourself and your loved ones to a decadent and mouth-watering dessert, you’re in for a treat. Today, we’re diving into the delightful world of ourLuscious Walnut Banana Caramel Cake. This cake promises to be a hit at any gathering, combining the rich flavors of ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and gooey caramel. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients
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- 2 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1/4 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened
- 1 cupgranulated sugar
- 2large eggs
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1/2 cupsour cream
- 3ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cupchopped walnuts
- 1/2 cupcaramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- Additional walnut halves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour four 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir in the mashed bananas and chopped walnuts.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread a layer of caramel sauce on top of each layer, stacking them as you go.
- Frost the outside of the cake with additional caramel sauce and garnish with walnut halves.
Notes
Ensure your bananas are fully ripe for the best flavor and texture.
Toast the walnuts beforehand for an extra depth of flavor.
Use a good quality caramel sauce to enhance the richness of the cake.