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Close up of peanut butter banana cake. Topped with peanut butter frosting and chopped Reese's candy.

Peanut Butter and Banana Cake

Shanna
This is the most amazing peanut butter banana cake you will ever taste! My grandma used to make this cake on special occasions and it was always a huge hit. This cake is light, fluffy, and covered in a peanut butter frosting glaze. It is always a crowd favorite!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Mashed ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup Margarine softened
  • 1/2 cup Creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup Whipping cream
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 pkg Butter cake mix
  • 2 Tbsp Flour

Frosting

  • 1 pkg Vanilla frosting
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup Powder sugar
  • 2 tbsp Creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Grease and flour either a 13x9 inch pan or two round pans.

Cake Mix

  • Mix 1 cup of mashed ripe banana and 1/2 cup of softened margarine really well.
  • Add 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter and mix.
  • Mix in 1 cup of whipping cream and 3 eggs.
  • Add 1 pkg of butter cake mix and 2 tbsp. of flour. Mix well.
  • Place batter in either a 13x9 inch pan or two round pans and bake according to package. Check occasionally making sure not to over bake.
  • After removing cake from oven let it cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

  • Whip together 1 container of vanilla frosting and1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.

Glaze

  • Mix together 1/2 cup of powder sugar, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 3 tbsp milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.

How to Frost

  • If you are using frosting a 13x9 inch cake simply frost and drizzle the peanut butter glaze over the top and serve.
  • If you are frosting two rounds make sure to put a layer of frosting in between them to hold them together. Frost the outside of the cake, and drizzle the glaze over the top.
  • If you would like to add a little extra you can sprinkle cut up Reeses Peanut Butter Cups over the top.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on Modernmealmakeover.com should only be used as a general guideline.
Keyword Banana Cake, Peanut Butter Banana Cake, Peanut Butter Cake
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