Description
This Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with creamy peanut butter and indulgent semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for an easy snack or comforting dessert, this cake delivers a delightful blend of textures and tastes that’s sure to please peanut butter and banana lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the mashed bananas, peanut butter, softened butter, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the wet mixture, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to disperse them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour and Spread Batter: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
- Bake Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, signaling the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing it into 12 servings and serving.
Notes
- For extra texture, stir in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans with the chocolate chips before baking.
- You can drizzle melted chocolate or a peanut butter glaze on top for added flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
