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Luscious Walnut Banana Caramel Cake

A moist and flavorful banana cake layered with crunchy caramelized walnuts, combining the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich caramel and nutty textures for a luscious dessert experience.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 ⅔ cups cake flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter (for caramel walnuts)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine milk and white vinegar; set aside to curdle.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, sift together cake flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the curdled milk to the banana mixture, mixing just until combined.
  8. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the batter.
  9. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. While cake bakes, prepare caramel walnuts: melt butter in a pan over medium heat, add brown sugar and chopped walnuts, stirring until caramelized and coated.
  11. Remove cake from oven and immediately spread caramel walnuts evenly over the top.
  12. Allow cake to cool completely before serving.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas to maximize sweetness and moisture. The caramel walnuts add a delightful crunch and contrast to the soft cake. This cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg