Best 6 Tennessee Banana Black Walnut Cake With Caramel Frosting Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S TENNESSEE BANANA BLACK WALNUT CAKE



Mom's Tennessee Banana Black Walnut Cake image

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

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs (well beaten)
4 whole bananas (overripe)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup black walnuts (chopped)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream (plus more if needed)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups black walnuts (finely chopped)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 oz. cream cheese (softened)
2 to 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3-4 tablespoons milk (or cream to thin)
1 tablespoon black walnuts (finely chopped)

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



Tennessee Banana-Black Walnut Cake With Caramel Frosting image

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

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 ripe bananas
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup black walnut (regular English walnuts may be subbed)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream, plus more as necessary
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
2 cups finely chopped black walnuts

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



TENNESSEE BLACK WALNUT CAKE W/CARAMEL ICING image

Categories     Cake     Dairy

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup of shortening
1/2 cup of sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
2 bananas
2 cups of flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 cups of black walnuts
---Caramel Icing----
1 stick of butter
1 cup of light brown sugar
1/3 cup of heavy cream
1 bxo of confection sugar
1 tbsp of vanilla

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



Caramel-Walnut Upsidedown Banana Cake image

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

Topping:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
3/4 cup walnut halves or pieces
Cake:
1 3/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 to 3 large)
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

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



Best Ever Banana, Walnut and Caramel Cake image

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

125 g butter
3/4 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 eggs
2 ripe bananas
1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
250 g brown sugar
60 g unsalted butter
1/4 cup coarsley chopped walnuts

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



Banana-Nut Cake with Caramel Icing image

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

1 ¼ cups white sugar, divided
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
1 cup mashed banana
2 eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
6 tablespoons butter
¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups sifted powdered sugar

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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