Best 9 Carmel Walnut Banana Torte Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the delectable Caramel Walnut Banana Torte, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your senses. This exceptional dessert boasts a moist and tender banana cake base, layered with a luscious caramel sauce, crunchy walnuts, and crowned with a creamy whipped cream frosting. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet, nutty, and fruity notes, making it an unforgettable treat for any occasion.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, a detailed recipe for a gluten-free banana cake is provided, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delightful torte.

If you're looking for a vegan alternative, there's a dedicated recipe for a vegan caramel sauce, crafted using plant-based ingredients to deliver the same rich and indulgent flavor without compromising on ethics.

For those who love the classic combination of caramel and chocolate, a recipe for a chocolate ganache is included, offering a decadent and sophisticated twist to the traditional caramel sauce.

Finally, the article provides a recipe for a simple yet elegant whipped cream frosting, the perfect topping to complete this exquisite torte. With its smooth and airy texture, this frosting adds a touch of lightness and sweetness, balancing the richness of the cake and caramel sauce.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CARMEL WALNUT BANANA TORTE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Carmel Walnut Banana Torte Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 24

BANANA FILLING:
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter (2 sticks) or margarine, softened, divided
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium bananas)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
Banana Filling (recipe follows)
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup low-fat milk
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 medium bananas, thinly sliced, divided

Steps:

  • Place brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and cream in small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts. Divide among three 8- to 9-inch round cake pans, turning to evenly coat bottom. Divide walnuts among pans then set pans aside. Place granulated sugar and remaining 1/2 cup butter in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. Add mashed bananas and vanilla. Continuing on Speed 2, mix about 30 seconds. Continuing on Speed 2, add eggs, one at a time, mixing about 15 seconds after each addition. Stop and scrape bowl. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl. Add half of flour mixture to sugar mixture in mixer bowl. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 30 seconds. Add buttermilk and remaining flour mixture. Gradually turn to Speed 6 and beat 30 seconds. Spread batter evenly over Topping in pans. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans about 3 minutes. Invert onto wire racks and completely. Place 1 cake layer, walnut side up, on large plate. Spread with half of Filling. Arrange half of banana slices over Banana Filling. Top with second layer, walnut side up. Spread with remaining Filling and banana slices. Top with remaining cake layer, walnut side up. Top Torte with whipped cream. Store in refrigerator. Banana Filling: Combine sugar, flour, and salt in medium saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir about 1/4 cup hot mixture into beaten egg in separate bowl. Pour egg mixture into saucepan. Cook until mixture is bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and butter. Cool slightly. Refrigerate 1 hour while cake cools. Per Serving: (1/2o TORTE) ABOUT 451 CAL, 7 g PRO, 65 g CARB, 19 g FAT, 58 mg CHOL, 384 mg SOD.

CARAMEL-WALNUT UPSIDEDOWN BANANA CAKE



Caramel-Walnut Upsidedown Banana Cake image

Provided by Jill O'Connor

Categories     Cake     Rum     Mixer     Dessert     Bake     Banana     Walnut     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Topping:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
3/4 cup walnut halves or pieces
Cake:
1 3/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 to 3 large)
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • For topping:
  • Spray 8-inch round cake pan with 2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Bring butter, sugar, and corn syrup to boil in medium saucepan, stirring constantly until butter melts. Boil syrup 1 minute. Stir in nuts. Spread topping in prepared pan. Let topping cool completely.
  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift first 4 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and both sugars in large bowl until blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then mashed bananas, sour cream, rum, and vanilla. Beat in dry ingredients in 2 additions just until combined. Spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Cut around cake. Place platter over pan. Holding pan and platter together, turn over. Let stand 5 minutes, then gently lift off pan. Cool at least 15 minutes for topping to set. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

X-TREME CHOCOLATE DOUBLE-NUT CARAMEL LADYFINGER TORTE RECIPE COURTESY SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE



X-Treme Chocolate Double-Nut Caramel Ladyfinger Torte Recipe courtesy Southern Living Magazine image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
2 (3-ounce) packages ladyfingers
1 (13-ounce) jar hazelnut spread
20 individually wrapped caramel candies
2 1/3 cups whipping cream
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar plus 2 tablespoons
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons crème de cacao
3 (1-ounce) semisweet chocolate baking squares

Steps:

  • Microwave chocolate morsels on high for 90 seconds or until melted, stirring at 30 second intervals; cool 5 minutes, and set aside.
  • Split ladyfingers, and stand halves around edge of a 9-inch springform pan, placing rounded sides against pan; line bottom of pan with remaining halves. Reserve remaining ladyfingers for another use. Spread hazelnut spread evenly over ladyfingers on bottom of pan.
  • Cook caramels and 1/3 cup whipping cream in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, just until melted. Stir in pecans until coated; spoon caramel mixture evenly over hazelnut spread.
  • Beat 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar and cream cheese in a medium bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add crème de cacao; beat until blended. Beat in melted morsels until blended.
  • Beat remaining 2 cups whipping cream in a medium bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer until stiff; fold into cream cheese mixture, and spoon evenly over caramel layer in pan.
  • Shave baking squares with a vegetable peeler evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar. Chill 1 hour before serving.

CARAMEL-NUT TART



Caramel-Nut Tart image

Almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, and hazelnuts come together with caramel for this crunchy, nutty tart that satisfies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes two 9-inch tarts

Number Of Ingredients 9

All-purpose flour, for dusting
Pate Sucree for Caramel-Nut Tart
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup honey
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 pound assorted mixed nuts, such as hazelnuts, pistachios, almonds, pecans, or cashews
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Have ready two 9-inch tart pans with removable bottoms. Cut out two 12-inch parchment circles, and set aside. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll out one disk of pate sucree to a 12-inch circle with a 1/4-inch thickness. Roll dough onto rolling pin, and unroll over one of the tart pans. Press pastry into place, being careful not to stretch dough; use a paring knife to trim any overhanging dough. Repeat with remaining disk pate sucree and tart pan. Chill both pans for 30 minutes.
  • Line pastry with parchment circles, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until pastry begins to take on color, about 25 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights; continue baking or until light golden brown all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap in plastic; set aside until ready to use.
  • Reduce oven to 325 degrees. Place butter, both sugars, honey, and heavy cream in a large saucepan set over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes. Stir in nuts and vanilla; remove pan from heat. Pour filling into reserved tart shells.
  • Bake tarts on the center rack until the filling bubbles, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer tarts to a wire rack to cool.

CARAMEL NUT TORTE



Caramel Nut Torte image

"The full-size version of this recipe caught my eye many years ago because it uses apple cider," shares Karla Stichter of New Paris, Indiana. "My father has a small orchard and we all help pick, wash and sort the apples before they're pressed into cider. We all love this delicious cake."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup sugar, divided
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup ground almonds
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons apple cider or juice, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
FROSTING:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line two 6-in. round baking pans with parchment; coat with cooking spray. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Set aside 1 tablespoon. Add cider, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar to remaining yolks. , In another bowl, beat egg whites on medium until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold a fourth of the whites into batter; then fold in remaining whites. Fold in crumbs and almonds., Gently spoon into prepared pans. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely., In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, butter and 2 tablespoons cider. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir a small amount into reserved yolk; return all to pan. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Cool., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in 2 tablespoons caramel sauce until smooth. Spread over 1 cake; top with remaining cake. Add remaining cider to remaining caramel sauce to achieve drizzling consistency., Beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Frost top and sides of cake. Drizzle with caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 28g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CARAMEL NUT TART



Caramel Nut Tart image

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Pecan     Walnut     Fall     Honey     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

all-butter pastry dough
3 cups pie weights or raw rice for weighting shell
1 1/2 cups pecans (about 6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups walnuts (about 6 ounces)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened)
Accompaniments:
ginger ice cream
cinnamon nutmeg tuiles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Between 2 sheets of wax paper roll out dough into a 14-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick). Transfer dough to a baking sheet and chill 10 minutes. Lift top sheet of wax paper from dough and gently replace on top (this will facilitate removal of paper later). Flip dough over, discarding wax paper now on top, and carefully invert dough into an 11-inch tart pan with a removable fluted rim. Lightly press dough up side of rim, using pieces from overhang to patch any holes. Chill shell 30 minutes, or until firm.
  • Line shell with foil, folding over edge to cover pastry entirely, and fill with pie weights or raw rice. Bake shell on a baking sheet in middle of oven 35 minutes and carefully remove foil and weights or rice. If bottom of crust still has patches of translucent undercooked dough, return shell to oven without foil and weights or rice and bake until pastry is completely cooked and golden, 3 to 5 minutes more. Cool shell in pan on a rack.
  • Reduce temperature to 350°F.
  • Coarsely chop nuts. In a 3-quart heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and honey, stirring, and simmer 1 minute. Stir in nuts and cream. Simmer mixture 1 minute and pour into shell. Bake tart on baking sheet in middle of oven 30 minutes, or until filling is a few shades darker. Cool tart in pan on rack.
  • Chop chocolate and in a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water melt chocolate, stirring until smooth. Cool chocolate slightly and transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a #3 plain tip (slightly smaller than 1/8 inch). (Alternatively, transfer chocolate to a small heavy-duty sealable plastic bag. Squeeze chocolate into one corner of bag and with scissors cut a tiny slice off corner to form a small hole.) Pipe thin lines of chocolate over tart in a back and forth motion to form stripes. Tart may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Serve caramel tart chilled or at room temperature with ice cream and tuiles.

CARAMEL-WALNUT UPSIDE-DOWN BANANA CAKE



Caramel-Walnut Upside-Down Banana Cake image

This is a new take on the standard pineapple upside-down cake. Brown sugar caramel and walnuts top a super moist banana cake. From the March 2008 issue on Bon Appetit.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h26m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

nonstick vegetable cooking spray
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup golden brown sugar (packed)
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup (Karo)
3/4 cup walnut halves or 3/4 cup walnut pieces
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup golden brown sugar (packed)
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed very ripe banana (2 to 3 large)
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Topping.
  • Spray 8 inch round cake pan with 2 inch high sides with nonstick spray.
  • Bring butter,sugar and corn syrup to boil in medium saucepan, stirring constantly until butter melts:boil for 1 minute.
  • Stir in nuts;spread topping in prepared pan and let cool completely.
  • Cake.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sift first four ingredients into medium bowl.
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter and both sugars in large bowl until blended.
  • Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then mashed bananas,sour cream,rum and vanilla.
  • Beat in dry ingredients just until combined.
  • Spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.
  • Cool 15 minutes.
  • Cut around cake and place platter over pan. Holding pan and platter together, turn over.
  • Let stand 5 minutes then gently lift off pan.
  • Cool at least 15 minutes for topping to set.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

SUGARLESS BANANA WALNUT CAKE



Sugarless Banana Walnut Cake image

I enjoy this delicious cake with ice cream or whipped cream, but it's great all by itself. It's moist and has a refreshing banana flavor!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup mashed bananas
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup water
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In bowl, beat bananas and butter until creamy. Add eggs and beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; add to banana mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts. Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BEST EVER BANANA, WALNUT AND CARAMEL CAKE



Best Ever Banana, Walnut and Caramel Cake image

I have made this cake a couple of times now, and everytime I make it, it just tastes better and better. It is so moist and will stay that way if covered with plastic wrap and kept out of the fridge. For all you banana cake lovers, this is the one to try.

Provided by Susie T

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

125 g butter
3/4 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 eggs
2 ripe bananas
1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
250 g brown sugar
60 g unsalted butter
1/4 cup coarsley chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add vanilla essence.
  • Beats eggs in one at a time.
  • Mash bananas and beat into the creamy mixture.
  • Sift the flour and bicarbonate of soda and add to the mixture.
  • Stir in the milk and fold the mixture until all ingredients are mixed well.
  • Grease a 20 cm round tin and line with baking paper.
  • Pour cake mixture into tin.
  • Then pour Caramel and Walnut Topping over uncooked cake and bake for about 45-60 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before you turn it out onto a wire rack.
  • Serve with a dollop of cream.
  • For the CARAMEL AND WALNUT TOPPING, place butter and brown sugar in a saucepan and stir over low heat until the butter is melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Add walnuts and pour over cake before placing into oven.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh bananas that are ripe but not overly soft. Overly ripe bananas can make the torte too dense.
  • To easily remove the bananas from their peels, score the peel lengthwise and then use your fingers to peel it off.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9-inch round baking pan. Just be sure to grease and flour the pan before adding the batter.
  • To make sure the torte is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the torte is done.
  • Let the torte cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

This Caramel Walnut Banana Torte is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist banana cake is topped with a rich caramel sauce and crunchy walnuts, making it a truly irresistible treat. With its easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, preheat your oven and get ready to bake this delightful torte!

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