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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[email protected]This is one of my favorite cakes! I love the combination of banana, walnut, and caramel. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sujan K.c
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
dj king
[email protected]This cake is very moist and flavorful. The caramel frosting is a nice touch, but I think it would be just as good without it.
Mud As Sar Rasool
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bananas, but I actually really enjoyed this cake. The banana flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Gage Veugeler
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake that's sure to wow your guests.
Oscar Colmenares
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of the black walnuts. They add a depth of flavor to the cake that you don't get with regular walnuts.
Nadeem Maqsood
[email protected]The caramel frosting is to die for! It's so rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the cake.
Correllus Hall
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Nayeem Sarder
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cake was to make. I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted even better than it looked!
Michelle Ann
[email protected]This Tennessee Banana Black Walnut Cake with Caramel Frosting was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the bananas playing off the richness of the walnuts and the caramel frosting adding a decadent touch. My