Best 6 Peanut Butter And Banana Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a taste sensation with our exquisite Peanut Butter and Banana Frosting, the perfect complement to your favorite cakes and treats. This luscious frosting combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the sweet, creamy goodness of ripe bananas, creating a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this versatile frosting can transform any dessert into a culinary masterpiece. Explore our collection of delectable recipes featuring this delectable frosting, from classic layer cakes to cupcakes adorned with swirls of peanut butter and banana goodness. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them ideal for any occasion.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA LAYER CAKE WITH FLUFFY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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This bakery-inspired Banana Layer Cake recipe is simple and basic, making it perfect for beginning bakers!

Provided by Chrissie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large bananas (mashed)
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2/3 cup canola oil
1 2/3 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp sea salt
1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
1 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter
5 cups powdered sugar
6 tbsp whole milk
1/3 cup salted peanuts (crushed (for garnish))

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour two 8" round cake pans and set them aside.
  • To a large bowl add the mashed bananas, the buttermilk, and the eggs, and whisk them together until they're combined. Stir in the canola oil and then the sugar.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and sea salt to a separate bowl and whisk until combined. Add the dry ingredients into the banana mixture and fold them together with a rubber spatula just until no more streaks of flour remain. Do not over-mix or you'll create too many air bubbles in your batter which causes a problem called tunnelling (if you can see long, gaping holes in your baked cake, it means you have over-mixed!).
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of one of the cakes comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in their pans for about 5 minutes and then gently turn them out upside down onto wire racks to cool.
  • While the cakes are cooling, begin to prepare the frosting by whipping the butter and the peanut butter on high speed until they're well combined and nice and fluffy.
  • Add the powdered sugar about a cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl periodically so that all the powdered sugar gets into the frosting.
  • Add the whole milk one tablespoon at a time, whipping well after each addition. Continue whipping until the frosting reaches a gorgeous light and fluffy texture that's perfectly spreadable. You may need to add slightly less or slightly more milk depending on what kind of butter and/or peanut butter you use, so it's a good idea to watch closely as you're whipping to ensure you create frosting with a spreadable texture.
  • Once the cake has cooled, cut each layer in half horizontally using a sharp serrated knife, making sure to turn the cake layer as you cut to create layers as even as possible. If cutting cake layers freaks you out, I guarantee this cake will taste just as amazing as a two-layer cake, so feel free to skip this part altogether!
  • Frost the cake, making sure to spread a nice thick, even layer of frosting between each of the layers. When making layer cakes I like to add my layers upside down so the flat end is facing upward. This creates a more even top and helps the cake stay straight.
  • Frost the top and sides of the cake, creating a simple swirl pattern if you wish.
  • Add the crushed peanuts to the top of the banana layer cake and press them into the frosting just slightly with your palm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Carbohydrate 116 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 42 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 532 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 84 g, Calories 878 kcal

PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA FROSTING



Peanut Butter and Banana Frosting image

Better than a peanut butter and banana sandwich! Use with a yellow cake.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup margarine
½ cup shortening
1 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon butter flavored extract
1 pound confectioners' sugar
2 bananas

Steps:

  • Combine margarine, shortening, peanut butter, milk, vanilla, and butter flavoring. Add confectioners' sugar and beat until creamy. Add more milk, if needed, 1 teaspoon at a time.
  • Spread icing over one layer of a yellow cake. Slice bananas on top. Place second layer on top and frost top and sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 229.7 mg, Sugar 50.4 g

PEANUT BUTTER BANANA CAKE



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I've had this well-worm recipe for as long as I've been married. I often make it for potluck functions. The ladies love it, but the heavy texture is a real favorite with men.-Lee Deneau, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat peanut butter, milk and vanilla until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BANANA-NUT CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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Banana and peanut butter come together in a homemade cake that feeds a crowd.

Provided by Tablespoon Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 1/2 medium)
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2/3 cup finely chopped nuts
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/3 cup peanut butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 to 1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 1 (13x9-inch) pan or 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).
  • Bake 13x9-inch pan 45 to 50 minutes, round cake pans 35 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool round cakes 10 minutes before removing from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, beat peanut butter and powdered sugar with spoon or electric mixer on low speed until blended. Add vanilla and 1/4 cup milk; beat until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time. Frost 13x9-inch cake, or fill and frost round cake layers with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 0 g

BANANA CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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A classic combination in an adorable little package. The cupcakes, which are reminiscent of banana bread, would be a great breakfast treat (with or without the frosting).

Provided by Matt Lewis

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Egg     Breakfast     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Cream Cheese     Banana     Peanut     Birthday     Party     Sour Cream     Peanut Butter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cupcakes:
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 very ripe large bananas, peeled
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
Frosting:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned or freshly ground)
Chopped lightly salted roasted peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • For cupcakes:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line 12 standard (1/3-cup) muffin cups with paper liners. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Mash bananas with fork in another medium bowl until smooth. Mix sour cream and vanilla into bananas.
  • Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and egg yolk and beat until well blended. Add flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with banana-sour cream mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating just until blended after each addition. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups (generous 1/4 cup for each).
  • Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into center of each comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to rack and let cool completely.
  • For frosting:
  • Sift powdered sugar into large bowl. Add cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until smooth. Spread frosting over top of cupcakes, dividing equally. Sprinkle lightly with chopped peanuts, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

BANANA CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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If you're in a banana and peanut butter mood, these are the perfect cupcakes to have! Both flavors balance perfectly, one doesn't overpower the other. Also a great way to use saved frozen bananas. Recipe works well doubled.

Provided by Mia

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 very ripe bananas
½ cup sour cream
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup smooth peanut butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Mash bananas with a fork in another medium bowl until smooth. Mix sour cream and vanilla extract into bananas.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and egg yolk and beat until well blended. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with banana mixture, beating batter briefly after each addition until just blended. Scoop batter into the prepared muffin cups, adding about a generous 1/4 cup in each.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sift powdered sugar into a large bowl. Add cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread or pipe frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 278.7 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

Tips:

  • For a creamier frosting, use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and creamier they will be.
  • If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt or buttermilk.
  • If you want a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar.
  • If you want a thinner frosting, add more milk.
  • This frosting can be used on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or brownies.
  • For a fun twist, try adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or sprinkles to the frosting.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter and banana frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make frosting that is perfect for any occasion. It is creamy, sweet, and has a hint of banana flavor. This frosting is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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