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 natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich, nutty flavor of finely chopped nuts. Perfect for gatherings, this recipe yields 24 generous servings, making it an ideal choice for parties, potlucks, or family celebrations.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked banana cake wafting through your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around. The moist, tender crumb of the cake pairs beautifully with the creamy, luscious peanut butter frosting, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will leave your guests craving more. With a preparation time of just 145 minutes, you’ll find that this cake is surprisingly easy to make, even for novice bakers.

Not only is this dessert a crowd-pleaser, but it also offers a delightful caloric breakdown, allowing you to enjoy a slice without the guilt. The combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates makes it a satisfying treat that can be enjoyed any time of the day. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible Banana-Nut Cake topped with creamy peanut butter frosting. Your baking adventure awaits!

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 gold medal®
  • 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 350°F. 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%