White chocolate peanut butter banana cake may be a long name to say, but these delicate beauties are so easy to make that they are perfect for any class party or large get together. I’m always looking for a new recipe that I can take to a party, or group gathering that will be easy to prepare and serve a ton of people without extra work on my part.
Banana cake kind of went crazy for a little bit on Pinterest. Do you remember that? Everyone seemed obsessed with that light and moist little cake with a cream cheese frosting. And then as quick as it came other recipes started getting all the hype and slowly banana cake faded off into the background. It is quite sad because sometimes I think that those old, classic, family recipes are the real favorites and we get all sucked into the newest poke cake or stuffed cookie that we forget that we could be playing with some of our old time favorite crowd pleasers
Well, this blog is all about “reinventing family dinner” so why not reinvent our favorite banana cake? This is still the same, moist, tender crumbed cake but it has a little hint of a white chocolate peanut butter in it. It’s so subtle you’d almost miss it, but your guests will definitely be wondering what you did to make your cake extra special.
Are Bananas Good For You?
Bananas are high in potassium and contain good levels of protein and dietary fiber.
Potassium is known to help muscles contract and nerve cells to respond.
It keeps the heart beating regularly and can reduce the effect of sodium on blood pressure.
How Do You Keep Bananas From Ripening Too Fast?
You can keep bananas in the refrigerator to slow down the speed of ripening.
The skin will turn black, but the fruit will still be perfectly good.
You can also wrap the stems in plastic wrap to slow the ripening process.
Can Banana Cake Be Frozen?
Banana cake can be frozen.
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil and freeze up to 3 months.
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cake
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cake
Description
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 11/2 Cups White Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/3 Cup Whole Milk
- 1/3 Cup White Chocolate Peanut Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Cup Mashed Ripe Bananas, 2 to 3 medium
For the Frosting
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/4 Cup Butter, softened
- 1/3 Cup Melted White Chocolate
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
- 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease (with cooking spray) a 12x18 inch cookie sheet.
- In a standing mixer, mix together the butter, sugar, eggs, and whole milk.1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter, 11/2 Cups White Sugar, 2 Large Eggs, 1/3 Cup Whole Milk
- Add the peanut butter and vanilla and mix until smooth.1/3 Cup White Chocolate Peanut Butter, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, 2 teaspoons Baking Powder, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- Add a little of the dry mixture with the beater running, then add a little of the banana, alternating back and forth until everything is added.1 Cup Mashed Ripe Bananas
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Cook for 30 to 35 minutes and allow to cool partway before frosting.
For the Frosting
- Whip the cream cheese and butter until smooth, add remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.8 Ounces Cream Cheese, 1/4 Cup Butter, 1/3 Cup Melted White Chocolate, 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla, 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
- Frost the cake and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Pat
Can this be doubled and put in a 12×18 cookie sheet or is it too deep?
Sweet Basil
oh! It should read 12×18. Not sure what happened.
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life
I absolutely love a good banana cake. And this one with a white chocolate frosting sounds to die for!!!
Sweet Basil
I do too!
Leigh Anne Wilkes @YourHomebasedMom
Oh my oh my! Banana cake with peanut butter AND white chocolate. Sounds amazing! Totally trying!!
Sweet Basil
I hope you do! We ate way too much!
Dina
i love white chocolate and pb! sounds great.
Gaby
Peanut butter and banana are one of my all time favorite combos. Love that you used the white chocolate peanut butter, totally delicious!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
I need to find some of that white chocolate peanut butter. What a fantastic giveaway!
Sharon Clark
Thank you for the wonderful recipe and amazing opportunity to win this giveaway!
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Carla @ Carlas Confections
This cake looks so amazing!!! I want to gobble it up right now 🙂
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes
first of all, PB&Co. is the best peanut butter ever and the white chocolate wonderful is one of my favorite flavors!! The combination with banana cake is so smart, I wish I had thought of it first! lol beautiful pics & great recipe 🙂
Tasha @ ThatsSoYummy
I am loving the addition of white chocolate peanut butter, perfection.
Taylor @ FoodFaithFitness
I saw that white chocolate peanut butter at the store the other day. I did not buy it because I knew that it would 1. last about 32 seconds in my house 2. end up on my waistline. But, this peanut butter banana cake looks so get-in-my-face-now delicious that I may need to go pick some up!
Kris
I love that banana snack cake and I love the white chocolate peanut butter! Where do I get the recipe? 🙂
kris
Thanks for posting the recipe!!! Cannot wait to make this. 🙂