A decadent and rich chocolate banana cake with a creamy peanut butter cream cheese frosting.

Indulge in this moist and flavorful chocolate banana cake layered with a luscious peanut butter cream cheese frosting. This cake is a perfect combination of rich chocolate and sweet bananas, and the creamy peanut butter frosting adds a delightful nutty flavor. Whether it's for a special occasion or just a delicious treat, this recipe will surely satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

• For the chocolate banana cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 and 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot water
• For the peanut butter cream cheese frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For garnish:
• Chocolate shavings
• Sliced bananas

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vegetable oil.
4. Using an electric mixer, beat granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture, alternating with the banana mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Gradually add the hot water and mix until just combined. The batter will be thin.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. To make the peanut butter cream cheese frosting, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and butter until creamy and smooth.
11. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
12. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
13. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
14. Garnish with chocolate shavings and sliced bananas, if desired.
15. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
16. Slice and enjoy!

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