Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake (Print Version)

Moist cake layers filled with bananas, walnuts, and creamy custard. Delightfully rich and nutty treat.

# Ingredients:

→ Cake Base

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 cup sour cream
09 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
10 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
11 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

→ Creamy Layer and Garnish

12 - 2 cups creamy custard
13 - 1 banana, sliced
14 - 1/4 cup whole or halved walnuts

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then blend in the vanilla extract.
05 - Mix in sour cream and mashed bananas until fully incorporated.
06 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
07 - Gently fold in chopped walnuts and white chocolate chips.
08 - Evenly divide batter between prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Once cooled, spread half of the creamy custard on top of one cake layer.
11 - Position second cake layer over the first and cover evenly with remaining custard.
12 - Arrange banana slices and walnuts over the top. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Notes:

01 - Fully cool the cakes before assembling to prevent the creamy custard from melting.