Description
Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is a nostalgic dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips, all topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is easy to make and will have your guests coming back for seconds. Its delightful aroma and fluffy texture make it a favorite among family and friends, bringing joy and laughter to every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Mix in sugar and softened butter until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the banana mixture, folding in chocolate chips gently.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg