Banana-Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
Banana-Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350°F.
Coat cake pans with nonstick spray.
Line bottom of pans with parchment; coat paper.
Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Using an electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions and occasionally scraping down sides and bottom of bowl.
Beat in vanilla.
Add dry ingredients; beat on low speed just to blend.
Add bananas and sour cream; beat just to blend.
Fold in mini chips.
Divide batter evenly among pans; smooth tops.
Bake cakes until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
Transfer to wire racks; let cool in pans for 10 minutes.
Invert cakes onto racks; peel off parchment and let cool completely.
Using an electric mixer, beat first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl until a light and fluffy frosting forms, 2-3 minutes.
Place 1 cake on a platter.
Spread 1 1/4 cups frosting over.
Place remaining cake on top.
Cover top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.
Garnish with chocolate chips and kisses.
DO AHEAD: Cake can be made 2 days ahead.
Cover and chill.
Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.