Vanilla Banana Walnut Layer Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cake Base

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 2 cups granulated sugar
06 - 4 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup sour cream
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
09 - 6 ripe bananas, mashed
10 - 1 cup chopped walnuts

→ Filling and Topping

11 - 2 cups vanilla custard
12 - 2 bananas, sliced
13 - 1/2 cup walnuts

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
05 - Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
06 - Stir in the mashed bananas until fully incorporated.
07 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
08 - Fold in the chopped walnuts.
09 - Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
10 - Cool cakes completely, then layer with vanilla custard and top with banana slices and walnuts.

# Notes:

01 - Use room temperature ingredients for better incorporation
02 - Choose ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor
03 - Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent dense cake

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