Description
Indulge in this moist and flavorful Peanut Butter Banana Cake that combines the rich nuttiness of peanut butter with the sweetness of ripe bananas. Perfect for a cozy dessert or a teatime treat!
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 the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- This cake goes well with cream cheese frosting or a peanut butter glaze.
- For extra texture, consider adding chopped peanuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
