TENNESSEE BANANA-BLACK WALNUT CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING
This is a very good moist cake, with a yummy icing. You can substitute English walnuts for black walnuts*. The recipe is courtesy of Paula Deen
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F; grease and flour 2(9-inch) cake pans.
- For the cake: In a medium bowl, stir together flour and baking soda; set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, cream together shortening and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in mashed bananas, buttermilk,and vanilla; add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Stir in walnuts.
- Pour into prepared pans, bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
- Cool in pans on a cooling rack, remove from pans and cool completely.
- While cake is baking, prepare frosting.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan.
- Add brown sugar and 1/3 cup cream; cook over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla; transfer to a large bowl.
- Using a hand mixer, beat in confectioners sugar a little at a time until smooth.
- (If frosting is to thick, add 1 tablespoon heavy cream at a time until consistency is right).
- Sandwich 2 layers of cake with frosting; frost outside of the cake.
- Press chopped walnuts on sides of cake, if desired.
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Gloria David
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. He said it was the best banana cake he's ever had.
Kyky Kamil
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up ripe bananas. It's moist and flavorful, and the caramel frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Debra Shigetomi
[email protected]I love the combination of bananas, walnuts, and caramel in this cake. It's a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Brayan Hernandez
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for banana cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make.
Mr Kk786
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Ahmed Khan Niazi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fruit cakes, but this one is an exception. The bananas and walnuts add a nice touch of flavor.
Md alamin Ahmed
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the caramel frosting melts in my mouth.
Maggie Mel
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this cake. The banana and walnut combination is really something special.
Yamilet Bautista
[email protected]This is the best banana cake I've ever had. The texture is perfect, and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Inas Jemal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bananas, but I really enjoyed this cake. The walnuts and caramel frosting balance out the banana flavor perfectly.
Rashidah Bamu
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments.
Anna Jensen
[email protected]The caramel frosting is a bit tricky to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so rich and creamy, and it really takes the cake to the next level.
hippy galaxy
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.
Paytton Nealy
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the banana and black walnut combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together, and the cake is incredibly moist.
Amanda Stricklin
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of bananas, walnuts, and caramel is irresistible.
Mahesh Kathayat
[email protected]This cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, and the caramel frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.