Peanut Butter and Banana Cake
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
This recipe will also give you fantastic muffins. Follow it the same way, only when the batter is ready, simply spoon it into silicone muffin baking cups rather than a cake pan.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp (210 ml) butter,
- at room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) sugar (brown is best for a more caramel-like flavor)
- 6 tbsp (90 ml) crunchy, salted peanut butter
- 3 eggs
- 1?3 cup plus 1 tbsp milk
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed with a fork
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.F. Line a 8 x 8-inch square cake pan with wax paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until you have a smooth and light paste. Add the peanut butter and mix again before adding the eggs, one by one, beating all the time, followed by the milk. Now fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, and, finally, the mashed bananas. Spoon the mixture into the lined cake pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. You want the cake to be just cooked and golden brown on top—insert a skewer into the center if you’re unsure, if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Let cool before cutting into 12 squares and serving with a lovely cup of tea.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 330
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make muffins instead of a cake from this batter?
Yes — the excerpt explicitly says this recipe also makes fantastic muffins. Use the same batter but spoon it into silicone muffin baking cups rather than the 8×8-inch cake pan.
Which type of sugar gives the best flavor?
The recipe calls for 1 cup (240 ml) sugar and notes that brown sugar is best for a more caramel-like flavor. Regular granulated sugar also works if that’s what you have.
How do I know when the cake is done?
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the cake is golden brown on top. Insert a skewer into the center — if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
