Description
Creamy banana caramel peanut butter delight dances with rich indulgence, marrying sweet and salty flavors in perfect harmony. Silky layers of comfort promise a delectable journey that sparks pure culinary joy for passionate dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 2.3 ripe bananas (mashed; about 1 cup)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Liquids:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and airy. Incorporate eggs individually, then fold in mashed bananas, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gently integrate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender crumb.
- Evenly distribute batter between prepared pans, smoothing the surfaces. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire cooling racks to reach room temperature completely.
- Create caramel sauce by heating sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Increase temperature and cook until mixture turns golden amber. Carefully introduce heavy cream, butter, salt, and vanilla, stirring continuously until silky smooth.
- Whip peanut butter and butter together until creamy. Gradually introduce powdered sugar and heavy cream, adjusting consistency as needed for spreadable frosting.
- Position first cake layer on serving plate, applying a generous layer of frosting and drizzling with caramel sauce. Carefully place second layer on top, then frost entire cake, creating an even, glossy finish.
- Optionally garnish with additional caramel drizzle, chopped peanuts, or decorative elements to enhance visual appeal.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and better cake texture.
- Mash bananas thoroughly to distribute flavor and prevent lumps in the batter.
- Avoid overmixing the cake batter to prevent a tough, dense texture.
- Toast peanuts or add chopped nuts for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
- Substitute gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version of the cake.
- Cool caramel sauce completely before drizzling to prevent melting the frosting.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Create dairy-free version by using coconut cream and plant-based butter alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg