Description
Sweet, indulgent peanut butter banana chocolate chip cake weaves comfort and nostalgia into each delectable slice. Moist layers of banana-infused goodness marry rich peanut butter and chocolate chips, promising pure dessert bliss you’ll savor with delightful enthusiasm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 medium bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients and Additional Items:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache Glaze:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Peanut Butter Glaze:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9-inch bundt pan with grease and flour.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, then set aside.
- Cream butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Incorporate eggs individually, then mix in vanilla extract, ensuring each addition is well blended.
- Fold mashed bananas and sour cream into the mixture until fully integrated.
- Gently incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to maintain cake’s tenderness.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips throughout the batter.
- Transfer batter to the prepared bundt pan, distributing evenly and smoothing the surface.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Allow cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Create chocolate ganache by heating cream until it reaches a gentle simmer, then pour over chocolate chips.
- Let chocolate mixture sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Prepare peanut butter glaze by whisking peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until achieving a pourable texture.
- Once cake has cooled completely, generously drizzle chocolate ganache across the top.
- Embellish with peanut butter glaze, creating an artistic zigzag pattern for visual appeal.
- Slice and serve as a decadent dessert or indulgent treat.
Notes
- Opt for overripe bananas to ensure maximum natural sweetness and moisture in the cake.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and butter to create a smoother, more uniform batter.
- Substitute dairy-free alternatives like almond milk and vegan butter for a plant-based version of the cake.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 187 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg