CARMEL WALNUT BANANA TORTE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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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.

Sana taw
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of caramel, walnuts, and bananas.


Shane Morgan
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I had some trouble finding walnut pieces, so I used chopped pecans instead. The torte still turned out great.


Mukasa Abubakar
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Gaya Parshad
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I'm not a huge fan of bananas, but I really enjoyed this torte. The caramel and walnuts helped to balance out the banana flavor.


Emihle Mpisi
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I made this torte for my family, and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Sonia Roldan
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This torte is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for special occasions.


Truth Betold
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I love the combination of flavors in this torte. The caramel, walnuts, and bananas go together perfectly.


Darene Stmartin
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it! The torte was absolutely delicious.


Monique Clark
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I've made this torte several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


mudasir Abbas
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This torte was a huge hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about the rich, decadent flavor and the perfect balance of sweetness from the caramel and bananas. I'll definitely be making this again.