Nicholas Wood
@woodnicholas
Chocolate Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
A moist and delicious chocolate banana cake topped with creamy peanut butter cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Details
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:14
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Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time30 min.
- Total time65 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- as needed
- 1 1/2 cups
- 3/4 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2 teaspoons
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 2
- 3/4 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/3 cup
- 1
- 1 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Chocolate Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting.
Step 1
Begin by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Prepare two 8-inch round baking pans by lightly greasing them with cooking spray to ensure your cake releases effortlessly.
Step 3
In a spacious mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, white sugar, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4
Whisk these dry ingredients together until they are harmoniously blended.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, create a smooth mixture by combining mashed bananas, buttermilk, egg whites, applesauce, a whole egg, and vanilla extract.
Step 6
Gradually fold this wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to maintain a light texture.
Step 7
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans, ensuring each layer is filled equally.
Step 8
Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
Step 9
Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 30 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
For the luscious frosting, beat together cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl using an electric mixer until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
Step 11
When the cakes are fully cooled, run a rubber spatula around the edges of the pans.
Step 12
Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray, then invert the cakes onto the sheet, gently tapping the bottoms to release them.
Step 13
Spread a generous layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, then carefully place the second layer on top.
Step 14
Frost the top and sides of the entire cake, creating a beautiful finish.
Step 15
Slice the cake into eight delightful pieces and, if you wish, garnish with fresh banana slices for an extra touch of sweetness.
Step 16
Enjoy this delightful creation that brings together the rich flavors of chocolate and banana in every bite!.