BANANA WALNUT CAKE

Banana Walnut Cake image

Provided by Chef 313014

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
3 eggs
2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 cups unsifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F In a large mixing bowl cream butter, vanilla and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together. Mix mashed bananas and milk together.
Blend dry ingredients into batter alternating with banana mixture. Stir in chopped nuts.
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-inch round or square baking pans.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes, then turn out on racks until thoroughly cool. When ready to serve frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting: In mixing bowl, stir cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar a little at a time. Add vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread mixture between layers and around sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 788.4, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 134.3, Sodium 586, Carbohydrate 121, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 87.6, Protein 10.5