The Best Banana Cake with Mascarpone Peanut Butter Frosting
Irresistible Banana Cake With Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting
Welcome to Episode 2 of our Banana Cake series! Today, we’re transforming those dark, spotty, overripe bananas into a soft, moist banana cake paired with a luscious mascarpone, peanut butter, and icing sugar frosting. This recipe is simple, satisfying, and perfect for banana lovers. Let’s bake together!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
• 2 large bananas, mashed (the riper, the better!)
• 150g dark brown sugar
• 300g all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 2 large eggs
• 100ml vegetable oil
• 60g chopped cashew nuts
• 60g chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the Frosting:
• 100g mascarpone cheese
• 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
• 100g icing sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Making the Cake
1. Preheat and Prep:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk the mashed bananas with the dark brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. Bring it Together:
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Once combined, gently stir in the chopped cashews and walnuts. Be careful not to overmix!
5. Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Making the Frosting
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese and smooth peanut butter until creamy.
2. Sift in the icing sugar, add the vanilla extract, and mix until smooth and fluffy.
Assembly
1. Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
2. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped nuts or a dusting of cinnamon for extra flair ( optional)
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This banana cake is:
• Incredibly moist and soft, thanks to the bananas and oil.
• Packed with texture and flavor from the cashews and walnuts.
• Perfectly complemented by the creamy, nutty frosting.
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