Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BANANA BARS:; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1/2 cups Butter, Softened To Room Temperature; 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar; 1 cup Brown Sugar, Packed; 2 whole Large Eggs, Room Temperature; 1 cup Full Fat Plain Greek Yogurt, Room Temperature; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas; FOR THE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:; 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened To Room Temperature; 1/4 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened To Room Temperature; 1/2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter; 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream, Room Temperature; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1-1/2 cup Powdered Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder; 1 pinch Salt

Servings: persons

FOR THE BANANA BARS:
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 cups Butter, Softened To Room Temperature
1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
1 cup Brown Sugar, Packed
2 whole Large Eggs, Room Temperature
1 cup Full Fat Plain Greek Yogurt, Room Temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas
FOR THE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened To Room Temperature
1/4 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened To Room Temperature
1/2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter
2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream, Room Temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1-1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1 pinch Salt

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For the Banana Bars:
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Preheat oven to 350u00b0F and grease a 9x13 in glass baking pan. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
3
Using your stand mixer, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy, about one - two minutes. Add in eggs and mix until just combined. Mix in greek yogurt and vanilla. Add in dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in banana until evenly incorporated. Don't over mix.
4
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, cover with foil and bake another 10 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
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For the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting:
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Using your stand mixer, cream together cream cheese and butter until fluffy, about one - two minutes. Mix in peanut butter. Add in heavy cream and vanilla and mix until incorporated. Mix in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
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Assembly:
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Frost cooled banana cake with frosting and serve immediately.*
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NOTES
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* If you're not serving these bars immediately, store the cooled bars, covered, at room temperature. Store the frosting in tupperware in the fridge. Before serving, let the frosting soften at room temperature before frosting the bars.

1533

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BANANA BARS:, 2 cups All-purpose Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, 1/4 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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