Description
This Peanut Butter Banana Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert combining creamy peanut butter with ripe bananas for a deliciously rich treat. Perfect for an afternoon snack or a sweet ending to any meal, this easy-to-make cake offers a wonderful balance of nutty and fruity flavors with a tender crumb.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, ensuring they are well combined for even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This incorporates air for a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs one at a time to the peanut butter mixture, beating well after each to fully incorporate. Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until evenly mixed.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients in three parts alternated with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or frosting.
Notes
- This cake pairs wonderfully with cream cheese frosting or a simple peanut butter glaze for extra richness.
- For added texture and flavor, fold in 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts or chocolate chips before baking.
