Banana-Nut Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Health score
1%
Banana-Nut Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
145 min.
24
268kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: Banana-Nut Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting. This scrumptious cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds, combining the rich flavors of ripe bananas and crunchy nuts with the creamy goodness of peanut butter frosting. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply as a comforting dessert at home, this cake serves 24 people, making it an ideal choice for parties or family get-togethers.

With a preparation time of just 145 minutes, you’ll find that the effort is well worth it when you take that first bite. The moist, tender crumb of the banana-nut cake pairs beautifully with the luscious peanut butter frosting, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Plus, the cake is packed with wholesome ingredients, ensuring that each slice is not only delicious but also satisfying.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and fun to make. The combination of baking powder and baking soda ensures a perfect rise, while the buttermilk adds a subtle tang that enhances the overall flavor. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible Banana-Nut Cake topped with creamy peanut butter frosting!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 1.3 teaspoons baking soda 
  • 1.3 cups banana ripe mashed ()
  • 0.7 cup butter softened
  • 0.7 cup buttermilk 
  •  eggs 
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.7 cups granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • 0.7 cup nuts finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup peanut butter 
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Grease bottom and sides of 1 (13x9-inch) pan or 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  2. Pour into pan(s).
  3. Bake 13x9-inch pan 45 to 50 minutes, round cake pans 35 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool round cakes 10 minutes before removing from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. In medium bowl, beat peanut butter and powdered sugar with spoon or electric mixer on low speed until blended.
  5. Add vanilla and 1/4 cup milk; beat until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time. Frost 13x9-inch cake, or fill and frost round cake layers with frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories268kcal
Protein5.66%
Fat32.71%
Carbs61.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.86
Glycemic Load
17.75
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.7191304276171%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.48mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:267.85kcal
13.39%
Fat:9.98g
15.35%
Saturated Fat:2.06g
12.9%
Carbohydrates:42.3g
14.1%
Net Carbohydrates:41.24g
15%
Sugar:30.39g
33.77%
Cholesterol:21.5mg
7.17%
Sodium:243.63mg
10.59%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:3.89g
7.77%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.89%
Selenium:6.5µg
9.29%
Folate:31.87µg
7.97%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.88%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.57%
Vitamin B3:1.45mg
7.25%
Phosphorus:69.54mg
6.95%
Vitamin A:275.97IU
5.52%
Magnesium:21.75mg
5.44%
Iron:0.93mg
5.18%
Copper:0.1mg
4.89%
Fiber:1.06g
4.25%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.79%
Calcium:35.14mg
3.51%
Potassium:109.12mg
3.12%
Zinc:0.45mg
3%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.9%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.66%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.5%