Sumptuous Banana Cake with Creamy Peanut Butter Chocolate Frosting and Chopped Peanuts

This Sumptuous Banana Cake, layered with a Creamy Peanut Butter Chocolate Frosting, is a delightful treat for any occasion. The cake, rich in the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, is perfectly moist and flavorful, thanks to the addition of sour cream and a blend of light brown and granulated sugars. The creamy peanut butter chocolate frosting, a harmonious blend of peanut butter and cocoa, offers a smooth, decadent topping that complements the banana flavor exquisitely. Garnished with chopped peanuts, this cake is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a delight to the eyes.

Why You'll Love This:

  • Rich Banana Flavor: The use of ripe bananas ensures a deep, natural banana taste and moist texture.
  • Decadent Frosting: The peanut butter and chocolate combination creates a luxurious frosting that's both rich and creamy.
  • Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it's a celebration or a casual gathering, this cake is sure to impress.

Banana Cake:

  1. Heat your oven to 350F. Prepare two 8" round cake pans with grease and lined bottoms.
  2. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter and sugars, followed by sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and banana.
  4. Gradually add half of the dry ingredients, mix, then incorporate the milk.
  5. Fold in the remaining dry ingredients evenly.
  6. Divide the batter between the pans and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes and check with a toothpick.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool before removing from pans and chilling.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Frosting:

  1. Whip the butter until smooth in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add peanut butter and blend until smooth.
  3. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and sifted cocoa powder.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and milk to achieve desired consistency.
  5. Once the cakes are cooled, frost them generously.
  6. Top with chopped peanuts.

Savor the delightful harmony of banana, peanut butter, and chocolate in this exquisite cake. Enjoy!

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