Description
Sweet and indulgent peanut butter banana chocolate chip cake brings comfort and joy to dessert lovers. Rich layers of moist banana cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, and chocolate chips create a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 medium bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
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
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment at 350F (175C) and prepare a 9-inch bundt pan by greasing and flouring the surface thoroughly.
- Create a dry mixture by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, then set aside for later incorporation.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Blend mashed bananas and sour cream into the wet ingredients until fully combined and smooth.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to maintain a tender texture, then carefully incorporate chocolate chips.
- Transfer batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Allow cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Create chocolate ganache by heating cream until it simmers, then pour over chocolate chips and whisk until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Prepare peanut butter glaze by whisking peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until reaching a pourable consistency.
- Once cake has cooled completely, drizzle chocolate ganache over the top, followed by a zigzag pattern of peanut butter glaze for visual appeal.
- Slice and serve the decadent cake at room temperature, perfect for dessert or an indulgent treat.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, ensuring the same tender cake texture.
- Use ripe, almost overripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and moisture, preventing dry cake consistency.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for diabetic-friendly version without compromising flavor profile.
- Replace butter with coconut oil or vegan butter alternatives to create a dairy-free and vegan-friendly cake option that maintains rich, decadent taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg