Heavenly Banana Walnut Cream Cake: A Slice of Bliss

Prepare the Cake Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until fully incorporated.

Add Bananas and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the mashed bananas. Then, alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.

Add Walnuts: Stir in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Frosting: For the frosting, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Beat in the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Frost the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top. Garnish with additional chopped walnuts for an extra touch of flavor and texture.

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