Banana Walnut Layer Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup sugar

2 large eggs

3 ripe bananas, mashed

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

For the Frosting:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons heavy cream

For Garnish:

1 banana, sliced

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake:

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two round cake pans.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add mashed bananas.

Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Stir in chopped walnuts.

Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.

2. Make the Frosting:

Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.

3. Assemble the Cake:

Spread frosting between the cake layers and on top.

Decorate with sliced bananas and chopped walnuts.

4. Slice and enjoy this decadent treat!