Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in mashed bananas, walnuts, and vanilla.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the banana mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cooled cake and serve.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.