**Triple-Layer Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Fudge Icing: A Heavenly Treat for Banana and Peanut Butter Lovers**
Indulge your taste buds in a culinary delight with our triple-layer banana cake, an exquisite masterpiece that combines the classic flavors of banana and peanut butter. This tantalizing cake features moist and fluffy banana cake layers, sandwiched between a rich and creamy peanut butter fudge icing, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. But that's not all; this article also includes a collection of enticing recipes that complement the banana cake perfectly. From a luscious banana pudding to a decadent peanut butter frosting, these recipes will elevate your dessert game to new heights. Let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the irresistible union of banana and peanut butter.
TRIPLE-LAYER BANANA CAKE
A year-round family favorite, the recipe for this moist layer cake was passed on to me by my mother. My grandchildren can't keep their fingers out of the icing, which tastes just like peanut butter fudge.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 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 the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the peanut butter and butter until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with peanuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 102g carbohydrate (76g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
TRIPLE LAYER BANANA CAKE /W PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE ICING
A year around family favorite, the recipe for this moist layer cake was passed on to me by my mother. Children can't keep their fingers out of the icing, which tastes just like peanut butter fudge. This is a Taste of Home recipe, which I shamefully call my own at family gatherings. LOL (after all , I did bake it!)
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Cakes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Cake: 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 the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition. Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round baking pans. Bake at 350^ for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick test is clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, before removing from pan to wire racks to cool completely. --- Icing: In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, butter and corn syrup until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar and enough milk to be of spreading consistency. Frost between layers and over sides and top of cake. Garnish around top edge of cake and center with a single row of nuts.
BANANA FUDGE CAKE
You'll love the banana flavor throughout this moist, fudgy cake and fluffy frosting from Jan Gregory of Bethel, Ohio. "This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law. It's a favorite at family gatherings," Jan reports.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, prepare cake mix according to package directions, omitting 1/4 cup of the water. Beat on low speed until moistened. Add banana; beat on high for 2 minutes. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely. , In a large saucepan, add butter and water. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted; stir until combined and set aside. , In a large bowl, combine 4 cups confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Add the butter mixture, banana and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining sugar until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost the cake.
Nutrition Facts :
BANANA CAKE WITH FUDGE FROSTING
Homemade cake and frosting? It doesn't get any better!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar and 1 cup butter with electric mixer on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk until smooth. Stir in bananas. Pour into pan.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix 1 cup granulated sugar and the cocoa. Stir in milk, 1/4 cup butter and the corn syrup. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Beat in powdered sugar and 1 teaspoom vanilla with spoon until smooth and spreadable. Spread Fudge Frosting on cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg
BANANA-NUT CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
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
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
PEANUT BUTTER BANANA CAKE
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
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.
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be. If you don't have any ripe bananas on hand, you can ripen them quickly by placing them in a paper bag with an apple or pear for a few hours.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
- Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- If you don't have any peanut butter fudge icing on hand, you can use your favorite chocolate frosting instead.
Conclusion:
This triple-layer banana cake with peanut butter fudge icing is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and fluffy cake is packed with banana flavor, and the peanut butter fudge icing is rich and creamy. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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