Banana Walnut Cake with Sour Cream and Condensed Milk Topping

Ingredients
Here’s a breakdown of the ingredients needed for this delicious Banana Walnut Cake:

For the Cake Base:

• • Flour – 170 g

 

• • Sugar – 2 tbsp
  • Salt – a pinch
  • Baking powder – 1 tsp

 

• • Butter – 70 g (room temperature)
  • Sour cream – 70 g
  • Bananas – 400 g (adjust based on the size of your baking dish)

 

• Walnuts – 60 g (chopped)

For the Filling/Topping:

• • Sugar – 100 g (or to taste)
  • Egg – 1 pc.

 

• • Flour – 2 tbsp
  • Salt – a pinch
  • Sour cream – 200 g

 

• Condensed milk – 100 g

Making It Step by Step

Step 1: Prepare the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Mix well to ensure that the dry ingredients are evenly distributed. Set this aside for later.

 

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, beat the room-temperature butter until it’s light and fluffy. Add the sour cream and mix it into the butter until it forms a smooth, creamy consistency. The butter and sour cream mixture will give the cake its moist, rich texture.

Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the cake denser. Stop mixing as soon as the ingredients are just combined.

 

Step 4: Prepare the Bananas

Peel the bananas and slice them thinly. You can use up to 400 g of bananas, but feel free to use less if you prefer. The amount of banana you use will depend on the shape and size of your baking dish. The goal is to create a nice layer of banana in the cake, which will add moisture and flavor.

 

Step 5: Prepare the Walnuts

Chop the walnuts into small pieces. You can toast the walnuts in a dry pan for a few minutes to enhance their flavor, but this step is optional. Fold the chopped walnuts into the cake batter, making sure they are evenly distributed.

 

Step 6: Assemble the Cake

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the banana slices evenly over the batter. Then, pour the remaining batter on top of the banana layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.

Step 7: Bake the Cake

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the topping.

 

Step 8: Prepare the Sour Cream and Condensed Milk Topping

While the cake is baking, you can prepare the topping. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg, flour, and salt. Once combined, add the sour cream and condensed milk, mixing until smooth and creamy. This mixture will create a rich, sweet, and tangy topping for the cake.

 

Step 9: Apply the Topping

Once the cake has cooled, pour the sour cream and condensed milk mixture over the top of the cake. Spread it out evenly with a spatula. Let the cake rest for at least an hour, preferably in the fridge, to allow the topping to set.

Step 10: Serve

Slice the cake into squares or your desired shape and serve. The cake can be served slightly chilled or at room temperature, depending on your preference.