Easy Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Easy Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
Description
Easy Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting highlights mashed ripe bananas as the primary flavor alongside a peanut butter-infused frosting. The cake batter incorporates baking soda and Greek yogurt for a moist texture and slight tang, baked in a 9x13 pan until a toothpick comes out clean. The peanut butter frosting is prepared by creaming butter and peanut butter, gradually adding powdered sugar and milk to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency. Together, the cake and frosting offer a balanced mix of moist banana cake with a rich, creamy topping.
The frosting provides a nutty contrast to the sweet banana cake, making it suitable for serving as a casual dessert or snack. The recipe’s steps ensure the cake stays tender, while the frosting adds a luscious finish that holds well once set. Slicing into squares allows easy serving for gatherings or family treats.
Ingredients
For the Banana Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 1 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 banana peeled and mashed (to equal 1 cup, ripe
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until creamy and smooth, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract. Mix in the mashed bananas.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until flour disappears. Spread cake batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cake to cool completely.
- While the cake is cooling, make the peanut butter frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and peanut butter on high until smooth. Slowly add the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time. Beat on high until powdered sugar is incorporated. Add the milk and vanilla extract. Beat until frosting is smooth and desired consistency.
- Frost the banana cake with peanut butter frosting. Cut into squares and serve.
- Note-store covered cake on the counter for 3-4 days. I think the cake gets better as it sits.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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