When it comes to desserts, the Tennessee banana black walnut cake with caramel frosting is an iconic Southern delicacy that tantalizes taste buds with its moist and flavorful layers. This classic cake is a symphony of flavors, blending the sweetness of ripe bananas, the nutty crunch of black walnuts, and the rich, velvety smoothness of caramel frosting. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps to create this delectable treat, providing a comprehensive recipe that ensures a perfect cake every time.
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MOM'S TENNESSEE BANANA BLACK WALNUT CAKE
This homestyle cake is a family recipe made of two soft banana layers loaded with black walnuts. Old fashioned caramel frosting makes it a true southern favorite.
Provided by Heather Baird
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 8- or 9-inch cake pans withflour-based cooking spray (or grease and flour) and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a separate bowl. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar thoroughly. Blend in bananas, eggs and vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with buttermilk until well incorporated, then fold in walnuts. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 35 minutes for8-inch pans, or 30 minutes for 9-inch pans, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean. Cool in pans on a cooling rack for 10minutes, then turn out of pans to cool completely.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat on thestovetop. Add brown sugar and heavy cream, stirring until sugar is dissolved,about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Transfer the mixtureto the bowl of an electric mixer while still warm and melted. Beat onmedium-low speed while adding powdered sugar a little a time; mix until smoothand thick. Add additional heavy cream a tablespoon at a time until the frostingis of easy spreading consistency. This frosting firms quickly, almost to afudge-like state, so work quickly to frost the cake.
- Place a small amount of frosting on the center of a cakeplate to keep the cake from shifting. Place one layer on the cake plate, andapply a layer of frosting. Top with the other cake layer, and frost the outsideand top of the stacked layers. If the frosting begins to set up, add more heavycream and re-whip to soften. Immediately press chopped black walnuts onto thetop and sides of the cake, before frosting sets up.
- Combine the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl and whip until fluffy with an electric hand mixer. Add confectioners' sugar a little ata time until a thick, fluffy frosting forms; add milk or cream to thin as needed. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag with a large closed star piping tip. Pipe swirls of cream cheese frosting on the top edge of the cake. Garnish with black walnuts.
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.
TENNESSEE BLACK WALNUT CAKE W/CARAMEL ICING
Steps:
- Beat shortening till cream Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, & bananas Mix flour & baking soda Then add to shortening mixture Fold walnuts into batter Spray baking pan with baking spray to prevent sticking Bake for 30 min ----Caramel Icing----- Melt butter in pan Add brown sugar & cream then bring to a boil Remove from burner Stir in confection sugar Stir in vanilla Then cover cake
CARAMEL-WALNUT UPSIDEDOWN BANANA CAKE
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
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.
BEST EVER BANANA, WALNUT AND CARAMEL CAKE
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
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.
BANANA-NUT CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING
A favorite banana cake recipe that I have used for everything from a brunch treat to a requested birthday cake to a potluck. It always get rave reviews. It's the combination of the caramel icing and the bananas that tickles everybody's taste buds.
Provided by MR. YO
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
- Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and mix in pecans. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl.
- Beat 1 cup sugar and shortening together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in banana, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add sour cream and mix until just blended. Add flour mixture and beat until blended.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar-nut mixture into the prepared cake pan. Top with 1/2 of the cake batter. Follow with remaining nut mixture and cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan and then turn the cake out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil; continue to boil for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract; mix in powdered sugar gradually. Top the cooled cake with the frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 194.7 mg, Sugar 43.4 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and gather all your ingredients and equipment. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the baking process.
- Use fresh, ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be. If your bananas are not ripe enough, you can ripen them quickly by placing them in a paper bag with an apple for a few days.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
- Add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Tennessee Banana Black Walnut Cake with Caramel Frosting is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and tender cake is packed with flavor from the bananas and black walnuts, and the caramel frosting is rich and creamy. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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