Best 6 Chocolate Banana Cake With Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's delight with our decadent chocolate banana cake paired with a luscious peanut butter cream cheese frosting. This irresistible combination of flavors will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. The moist and fluffy chocolate cake provides a perfect backdrop for the creamy and tangy peanut butter cream cheese frosting, creating a symphony of flavors that will have you reaching for seconds. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a sweet indulgence, this chocolate banana cake with peanut butter cream cheese frosting is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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This Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is fluffy, moist, and so delicious!

Provided by Melissa Diamond

Categories     Cakes and Cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 sticks (170g) unsalted butter slightly softened ( not room temperature)
2 cups (400g) sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups (342g) cake flour (see Note below if you do not have cake flour)
1 Tablespoon (8g) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (3g) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
1 1/2 cups (363g) buttermilk ( see Note below for buttermilk substitute)
2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (277g) mashed banana (3 medium bananas)
1 cup (170 g) mini chocolate chips- adjust amount to your liking
1 cup (255g) Creamy Peanut Butter Do Not Use Natural or Reduced Fat . We have used Jif and Peter Pan Creamy brands.
2 sticks (226g) unsalted butter, slightly softened
1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt (optional to cut sweetness)
4 to 5 cups (460g to 575g) powdered sugar (depending on how soft you want the frosting to be) Sift then measure.
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup (60g to 120g) milk - use more if needed to reach the consistency you like
2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease and flour three 8x2 inch round pans. You could use two 9 inch pans it you do not have 8 inch pans.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt for 30 seconds, set aside.
  • In another bowl, add the buttermilk, vanilla and mashed bananas. Blend and set aside.
  • In the bowl of your mixer, add the slightly softened butter and mix at medium speed until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and continue to mix on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes until lightened in color and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time mixing until the yellow of the yolk disappears.
  • Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients (3 additions of dry ingredients and 2 of liquid. Do not mix above medium speed or over mix the batter. After mixing, fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Check at 22 minutes, cake is done with a toothpick comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
  • Cool in pans 5 to 10 minutes on a cooling rack before turning out.
  • In the bowl of your mixer add the butter and mix on medium speed until the butter is softened and smooth. Add the peanut butter and salt, mix until blended.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar alternately with the milk.
  • Add vanilla and mix on medium speed 4 to 5 minutes until smooth.
  • Makes 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups depending on the amount of powdered sugar and milk used. It is enough to fill and

CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Inspired by Elvis's famous peanut butter banana sandwich, I took this to the next level by incorporating the flavors into a moist and simple cake. But who can have a cake without frosting? Not me! A creamy peanut butter cream cheese frosting tops this off and makes it my one-of-a-kind cake filled with four favorite flavors. I think Elvis would be proud!

Provided by CaSaundraLeigh

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large bananas, mashed
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup egg whites
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (such as Philadelphia®)
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 banana, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch baking pans with cooking spray.
  • Combine all-purpose flour, white sugar, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Stir mashed bananas, buttermilk, egg whites, applesauce, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Add gradually to the flour mixture, mixing until batter is just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 30 minutes.
  • Combine cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until frosting is creamy.
  • Run a rubber spatula around the edges of the cooled cakes. Grease a baking sheet lightly with cooking spray. Invert cake pans onto the baking sheet; tap bottoms lightly to release cakes.
  • Spread frosting onto the cake layers. Stack layers; frost top and sides. Cut into 8 slices. Garnish with banana slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 526.1 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

BANANA-CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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This cake is perfect for beginners-it's moist, forgiving, and easy. Jif creamy peanut butter is our favorite for the decadent frosting.

Provided by Janet McCracken

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Tropical Fruit     Banana     Party     Peanut Butter     Bon Appétit     Birthday     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Cake:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups mashed very ripe bananas
1 cup sour cream
1 10-ounce bag mini chocolate chips
Frosting:
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, and chocolate kisses
Special Equipment
Two 8x8x2" cake pans

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat cake pans with nonstick spray. Line bottom of pans with parchment; coat paper. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions and occasionally scraping down sides and bottom of bowl. Beat in vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients; beat on low speed just to blend. Add bananas and sour cream; beat just to blend. Fold in mini chips. Divide batter evenly among pans; smooth tops.
  • Bake cakes until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer to wire racks; let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto racks; peel off parchment and let cool completely.
  • For frosting:
  • Using an electric mixer, beat first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl until a light and fluffy frosting forms, 2-3 minutes.
  • Place 1 cake on a platter. Spread 1 1/4 cups frosting over. Place remaining cake on top. Cover top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Garnish with chocolate chips and kisses. DO AHEAD: Cake can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA FROSTING



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Better than a peanut butter and banana sandwich! Use with a yellow cake.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup margarine
½ cup shortening
1 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon butter flavored extract
1 pound confectioners' sugar
2 bananas

Steps:

  • Combine margarine, shortening, peanut butter, milk, vanilla, and butter flavoring. Add confectioners' sugar and beat until creamy. Add more milk, if needed, 1 teaspoon at a time.
  • Spread icing over one layer of a yellow cake. Slice bananas on top. Place second layer on top and frost top and sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 229.7 mg, Sugar 50.4 g

BANANA-CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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This cake is perfect for beginners-it's moist, forgiving, and easy. Creamy peanut butter is the best for the decadent frosting. I should mention that this is cake is also excellent with a fudgey chocolate frosting.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups mashed very ripe bananas
1 cup sour cream
1 (10 ounce) bag mini chocolate chips
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, and chocolate kisses

Steps:

  • CAKE:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Coat cake pans with nonstick spray. Line bottom of pans with parchment; coat paper. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions and occasionally scraping down sides and bottom of bowl. Beat in vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients; beat on low speed just to blend. Add bananas and sour cream; beat just to blend. Fold in mini chips. Divide batter evenly among pans; smooth tops.
  • Bake cakes until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer to wire racks; let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto racks; peel off parchment and let cool completely.
  • FROSTING:.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl until a light and fluffy frosting forms, 2-3 minutes.
  • Place 1 cake on a platter. Spread 1 1/4 cups frosting over. Place remaining cake on top. Cover top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Garnish with chocolate chips and kisses.
  • DO AHEAD:.
  • Cake can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.9, Fat 48.6, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 103.4, Sodium 556.3, Carbohydrate 77.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 52.1, Protein 13.2

BANANA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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I always requested banana cake with fudge frosting for my birthday. Mom's recipe is attached to my fridge-and my heart. It's funny how many memories live on in a stained handwritten recipe card. On a more practical note: It's important to make sure the whipped cream cheese is truly at room temperature before you use it. If not, it chills the softened butter and makes for lumpy frosting. -Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 large)
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup chopped unsalted pistachios, toasted
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
2 containers (8 ounces each) whipped cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup baking cocoa
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional chopped unsalted pistachios, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in 3/4 cup pistachios., Transfer to two greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add cocoa; mix until blended. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread top with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake. Spread top and sides with 2 cups frosting. Press pistachios into sides of cake if desired., Cut a small hole in the corner of a large pastry or plastic bag; insert #127 petal pastry tip. Fill the bag with remaining frosting. Pipe concentric circles of frosting over top of cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until frosting is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients gradually. Overmixing the batter can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting that is not too sweet. A frosting that is too sweet can overwhelm the flavor of the cake.
  • Decorate the cake with chocolate chips, peanut butter cups, or other desired toppings.

Conclusion:

Chocolate banana cake with peanut butter cream cheese frosting is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful cake layers, creamy frosting, and sweet and salty topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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