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Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
For the Cake:
For the Frosting:
For the Cake
1
Preheat the oven to 350℉ and grease or line a 9X9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add the mashed bananas and milk and mix until all is combined.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients and mix at low speed until just combined. Do not overmix!
4
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting. Enjoy!
For the Frosting
1
In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and peanut butter using a handheld electric mixer at high speed. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix on low speed to combine. Lastly, add the milk and beat until smooth and creamy. Spread the frosting over top of the completely cooled cake in an even layer.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Banana Ripeness is Critical 🍌Use bananas with brown spots and soft texture for maximum sweetness and moisture; overripe bananas add natural sugar and reduce the need for extra sweetener.
- Room Temperature Ingredients Ensure Even Mixing 🌡️Bring eggs, butter, and milk to room temperature before combining to create a smooth, emulsified batter that incorporates air properly for a tender crumb.
- Balance Your Peanut Butter Frosting Consistency 🥜Add milk gradually to your frosting to achieve the perfect spreading consistency; too thick won't spread smoothly, too thin will slide off the cake.
- Don't Overmix the Batter ✋Fold dry ingredients gently into wet ingredients until just combined to prevent gluten development, which creates a dense, tough cake instead of the tender texture you want.
- Chill the Frosted Cake Before Serving 🧊Refrigerate the frosted cake for at least 30 minutes before cutting to allow the frosting to set, resulting in clean slices and better presentation.
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