Chocolate Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Glaze

By Anita Hoffman
@scent4U

The pairing of chocolate and banana makes a very moist and delicious cake. Easy to make with a peanut butter glaze that makes an extra special cake.
Photo adapted from Sweet Pennies From Heaven.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

55 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1 pkg: dark chocolate cake mix
1 tsp: baking soda
3: eggs
1/2 c: oil or melted butter
3/4 c: mashed ripe banana
2/3 c: sour cream or yogurt
1 tsp: vanilla
4 oz: semi sweet chocolate baking squares(each 1 oz.)
2/3 c: creamy peanut butter
1/3 c: chopped peanuts (optional)

How to Make Chocolate Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Glaze

Step-by-Step

1In a large bowl, combine cake mix and baking soda. Add the rest of the ingredients and beat on low speed for 1 minute. Beat on medium speed for 4 minutes.
2Pour batter into a greased and floured Bundt pan.
3Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Cool fully on wire rack. Can also be made as a layer cake. Bake layer cake for 28-32 minutes. Frost with a peanut butter or chocolate icing.
4Glaze:
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and peanut butter, stirring constantly.
Spread over cooled cake. Sprinkle nuts on top.