Description
This Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cake is the ultimate comfort food, combining the irresistible flavors of creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and rich chocolate chips. It’s a moist, decadent cake that’s perfect for dessert or even an afternoon snack!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 ripe Bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 3/4 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter (creamy)
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 tbsp Milk (more if needed for consistency)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For Garnish (optional):
- Additional chocolate chips
- Sliced bananas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan, or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the peanut butter frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, beating until fluffy. Add the milk and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. If needed, add more milk to adjust the thickness.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
- Garnish with additional chocolate chips and banana slices, if desired. Slice and serve!
Notes
- You can use crunchy peanut butter for added texture in the frosting.
- If you prefer a layer cake, you can double the ingredients and bake in two 8-inch pans, then layer the cakes with frosting.
- The cake can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Cuisine:
- Cuisine: American