Banana Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting And Chocolate Ganache
When it comes to homemade desserts, banana cake is a classic favorite that always hits the spot. But what if we told you that you can take that banana cake to the next level by adding an irresistible peanut butter frosting and a rich chocolate ganache? This dessert is the perfect combination of sweet and salty with a touch of chocolatey goodness that will have your taste buds jumping for joy.
Ingredients
Before we get started, let's gather all the ingredients you'll need to make this delicious banana cake:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Now that you have all your ingredients, it's time to start baking:
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter and flour.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Mash the Bananas
In a small bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Set aside.
Step 4: Make the Cake Batter
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, and mix until just combined. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until the batter is smooth.
Step 5: Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Step 6: Make the Peanut Butter Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter and unsalted butter until smooth. Add the confectioner's sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Slowly add the heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is just pourable.
Step 7: Frost the Cake
Pour the peanut butter frosting over the cooled cake and smooth it out with a spatula. Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set.
Step 8: Make the Chocolate Ganache
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a mixing bowl. Stir until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Step 9: Add the Chocolate Ganache
Remove the cake from the refrigerator and pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, spreading it out with a spatula. Chill the cake again for at least 30 minutes to allow the ganache to set.
Step 10: Serve and Enjoy
Remove the cake from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy your delicious banana cake with peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache!
