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Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Irresistible Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

A moist Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with creamy Peanut Butter Frosting that evokes nostalgic flavors and delights the taste buds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour For gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon Can be omitted if preferred.
  • 1 tsp Fine sea salt Table salt works fine as substitute.
  • 1 stick Unsalted butter Use margarine or dairy-free butter for dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Brown sugar can be used for extra moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Light brown sugar Swap for dark brown sugar if desired.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract Almond extract can be used for an interesting twist.
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs make a great vegan alternative.
  • 1 cup Sour cream Greek yogurt can serve as substitute.
  • 3 medium Mashed overripe bananas Ensure they are very ripe for maximum flavor.
  • 1 cup Mini chocolate chips Substitute with dark chocolate chips or omit if not preferred.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter Can exchange for almond or sunflower seed butter.
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar Coconut sugar is a less refined alternative.
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate chips Optional decoration.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cake pans
  • spatula

Method
 

Cake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and fine sea salt.
  3. Cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mix, then fold in sour cream and mashed bananas until blended.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, stirring gently and then fold in mini chocolate chips.
  6. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the frosting by beating peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla together until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar.
  9. After cooling, frost the cakes with the peanut butter frosting and garnish with additional chocolate chips if desired.
  10. Serve and enjoy your delightful Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for gatherings and special occasions, promising smiles all around.

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