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Peanut Butter Banana Cake

Peanut Butter Banana Cake
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Indulge in the delightful experience of our Peanut Butter Banana Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This single-layer cake combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with creamy peanut butter frosting and a luscious chocolate ganache swirl, creating an irresistible treat loved by both children and adults alike. Whether it’s for a birthday celebration, family gathering, or just a cozy night in, this cake promises to bring joy to your table with its rich taste and tender texture. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, the Peanut Butter Banana Cake will quickly become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large very ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 4 oz cream cheese (cold)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 oz chocolate chips
  • 2 oz heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk; mix until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese peanut butter frosting.
  6. For the ganache: Heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and stir until smooth. Drizzle over frosted cake.

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