Banana-Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Health score
3%
Banana-Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
45 min.
16
676kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful dessert that combines the comforting flavors of banana, chocolate, and creamy peanut butter in an irresistible cake! Our Banana-Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is not just a treat for your palate, but also a feast for the eyes. The cake is moist and fluffy, thanks to the use of ripe bananas and sour cream, which add a natural sweetness and richness to every bite.

Imagine the sweet smell of ripe bananas wafting through your kitchen as you prepare to create this show-stopping cake. The addition of mini chocolate chips brings an unexpected pop of chocolatey goodness, making each slice a surprise of textures and flavors. Topping it all off is a luscious peanut butter frosting that is creamy and decadent, turning this cake into a true celebration of indulgence.

This recipe is perfect for gatherings, be it a birthday party, a family get-together, or simply a treat to share with friends. With a prep time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this cake and impress your guests. Plus, it serves 16 people—enough to satisfy even the most insatiable sweet tooth!

Don't wait any longer; bring this delightful Banana-Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting into your kitchen today and watch it disappear in no time!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • cups banana very ripe mashed
  • 10 ounce chocolate chips mini
  • 16 servings chocolate chips mini
  • cups creamy peanut butter 
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light packed ()
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • cup cream sour
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • cup butter unsalted room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat cake panswith nonstick spray. Line bottom of panswith parchment; coat paper.
  2. Whisk flour,baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.Using an electric mixer, beat sugar, butter,and brown sugar in a large bowl until lightand fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one ata time, beating to blend between additionsand occasionally scraping down sides andbottom of bowl. Beat in vanilla.
  4. Add dry ingredients; beat on low speedjust to blend.
  5. Add bananas and sour cream;beat just to blend. Fold in mini chips. Dividebatter evenly among pans; smooth tops.
  6. Bake cakes until a tester inserted into thecenter comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  7. Transfer to wire racks; let cool in pans for10 minutes. Invert cakes onto racks; peel offparchment and let cool completely.
  8. Using an electric mixer, beat first4 ingredients in a medium bowl until a lightand fluffy frosting forms, 2–3 minutes.
  9. Place 1 cake on a platter.
  10. Spread 1 1/4 cupsfrosting over.
  11. Place remaining cake on top.Cover top and sides of cake with remainingfrosting.
  12. Garnish with chocolate chips andkisses. DO AHEAD: Cake can be made 2 daysahead. Cover and chill.
  13. Let stand at roomtemperature for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories676kcal
Protein7.15%
Fat47.07%
Carbs45.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.37
Glycemic Load
28.89
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.630434839622%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.14mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:675.97kcal
33.8%
Fat:36.39g
55.99%
Saturated Fat:15.06g
94.1%
Carbohydrates:79.62g
26.54%
Net Carbohydrates:76.45g
27.8%
Sugar:54.44g
60.49%
Cholesterol:76.67mg
25.56%
Sodium:600.95mg
26.13%
Alcohol:0.22g
100%
Alcohol %:0.16%
100%
Protein:12.44g
24.88%
Manganese:0.7mg
34.79%
Vitamin B3:5.83mg
29.17%
Vitamin E:3.45mg
23.02%
Folate:80.14µg
20.03%
Selenium:13.27µg
18.96%
Phosphorus:171.97mg
17.2%
Magnesium:68.27mg
17.07%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.11%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.83%
Fiber:3.17g
12.69%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.38%
Iron:2.17mg
12.05%
Vitamin A:548.66IU
10.97%
Copper:0.2mg
10.07%
Potassium:319.13mg
9.12%
Zinc:1.2mg
7.99%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.24%
Calcium:71.4mg
7.14%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.67%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.3%
Vitamin C:1.87mg
2.27%
Vitamin K:1.5µg
1.43%
Source:Epicurious