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    Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

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    Banana Chocolate Chip Cake is moist and tender beyond words! It’s easy to make and so indulgent with three layers of chocolate-speckled banana cake covered with whipped peanut butter frosting.

    Here’s something totally delicious and good for celebrating any happy occasion. This Banana Chocolate Chip Cake is super moist and delicious, made with 2 cups of mashed overripe bananas. I make banana bread often – mostly because I love it. But also because my husband buys bananas weekly to eat with his morning oatmeal. He only likes them when they’re a little green. (Which, I will never understand.) And once they develop brown spots, they’re left to languish on the countertop. I often use the leftover bananas to make my favorite Easy Banana Bread. These days, I always swap in mini chocolate chips for the nuts.
    That’s what drew me to this recipe. The banana and chocolate chip combo is a true favorite of mine. But add creamy peanut butter flavor to the mix? What more could you ask for. First spotted on Epicurious, I’ve adapted the recipe to fit three 8-inch cake pans. And given it distinctive studded décor simply by lining up chocolate chips on the outside of the frosted cake.

    Use Overripe Bananas
    Be sure to use very ripe or overripe bananas for the most flavorful cake with a moist crumb and balanced sweetness. But what if you want to make this cake, and don’t have time to wait for bananas to ripen? There are easy ways to ripen bananas in just a few minutes in the microwave, or about 20 minutes in the oven. See the recipe notes for these instructions.

    The flavor of this cake is just, outstanding. The cake layers are soft and tender – totally reminiscent of banana bread. But it’s the whipped peanut butter frosting that really puts this cake over the top. It doesn’t have much powdered sugar in it compared to other buttercreams. Yes – it’s sweet. But not as sweet as you might expect!

    The Cake Batter
    Start by creaming together butter, sugar and a little brown sugar until light and fluffy. Then, add in eggs and vanilla, followed by the dry ingredients, beating on low speed just until blended.
    Incorporate mashed overripe bananas and sour cream into the batter, mixing well to combine. You may notice my mashed bananas look really dark in the picture above – and that’s okay! When you mash bananas, you break down their cellular structure, exposing their contents to air. This exposure accelerates the enzymatic browning process that naturally occurs in bananas. While this may not be pretty to look at, it is harmless and does not affect the taste or nutrients.
    Finally, gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the cake batter.

    Bake in 8″ Cake Pans
    Prep three 8-inch cake pans. Grease them and then line the bottoms with parchment circles. Divide the batter between the pans. Then smooth the tops of the batter to ensure an even bake. Place them in a preheated 350°F oven and bake 35-40 minutes. As the cakes bake, the natural sugars from the bananas will work their magic, giving the cakes a beautifully deep brown color.
    When the cakes test done with a toothpick, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks, peel away the parchment circles, and cool completely.

    Make the Peanut Butter Frosting
    Beat together 1 cup of room temperature butter and 2 cups of peanut butter. Use the creamy shelf-stable kind of peanut butter. Add in just 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla. (Or perhaps a dash of bourbon – I’m also a huge peanut butter-bourbon fan.) Whip until smooth, creamy, and fluffy.

    Assemble the Cake
    Place one cake layer on a cake board or serving platter and generously spread a layer of peanut butter frosting on top. Repeat with the remaining layers, then frost the entire cake. Be sure to reserve about 1 cup of buttercream for a piped border on top.

    Add the Chocolate Chip Decors
    This part looks more complicated than it is. Begin by ensuring the cake is well-chilled and the frosting is set. Using a soft tailor’s measuring tape as a guide, evenly space chocolate chips around the bottom edge of the cake in 1″ increments. Continue adding rows of chocolate chips, staggering them slightly above the previous row, until the entire outside of the cake is adorned with rows of chips. The measuring tape can help ensure even spacing at the start, but feel free to eyeball it once you get the hang of it. Also, if you’re slow at getting the chips on, the frosting will begin to soften. So you may need to re-chill the cake between rows.

    Pipe a Buttercream Border
     Using a large closed star tip (Ateco #849) and leftover peanut butter frosting, pipe a border of swirls around the top edge of the cake. Immediately sprinkle the swirls with mini chocolate chips.

    Storage
    This cake stores well in an airtight container such as a cake keeper. Or covered in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator for several days. Just be sure to bring it to room temperature before serving to ensure the flavors and textures are most developed.

    This Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with peanut butter frosting is perfect for almost any occasion, whether it’s a casual gathering, a birthday, or even Father’s Day (my dad is going to love this!). It’s certainly a crowd-pleaser, which is a good thing because there’s plenty to go around!
    Related recipe: Easy Banana Bread

    Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

    Heather Baird

    This Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is both easy to make and irresistibly delicious! You’ll need 4 large overripe bananas for this recipe, which will yield the 2 cups of mashed banana needed for this recipe.Use shelf-stable peanut butter for the frosting.

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    Prep Time 20 minutes minsCook Time 35 minutes mins1 hour 30 minutes cool/chill time 1 hour hr 30 minutes minsTotal Time 2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

    Course DessertCuisine American

    Servings 16

    Equipment8″ cake pans (3)Decorator piping baglarge closed star decorator piping tip Ateco 849
    Ingredients US CustomaryMetric Banana Chocolate Chip Cake Layers1 cup unsalted butter room temperature1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup light brown sugar packed3 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoon kosher salt2 cups mashed overripe bananas about 4 large bananas1 cup sour cream1 2/3 cups mini chocolate chips one 10 oz. bagPeanut Butter Frosting1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature2 cups creamy peanut butter1 1/2 cups powdered sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup semisweet chocolate chips2-3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
    Instructions Banana Chocolate Chip Cake LayersPreheat oven to 350°. Grease three 8-inch round cake pans with shortening or cooking spray and line bottom of pans with parchment rounds.In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions and occasionally scraping down sides and bottom of bowl. Beat in vanilla.In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Add the flour mixture to the creamed ingredients. Combine on low speed until just incorporated. Add the mashed bananas and sour cream. Beat until just combined. Beat in the mini chips on low speed.Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Smooth evenly.Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick tester inserted near the centers of the cake comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.Peanut Butter FrostingCombine the butter and peanut butter in the bowl of an electric fitted with the whip attachment. Beat until well combined. Add the powdered sugar. Mix until incorporated. Add the vanilla extract. Beat for 2-3 minutes until a fluffy buttercream forms.AssemblyPlace a cake layer on a serving plate or cake board. Place about 2/3 cup of the buttercream on top; spread evenly on the cake. Add the second cake layer on top of the first; repeat frosting step. Top with the third cake layer and cover the top and sides of the cake with an even layer of frosting. Place leftover frosting (about 3/4 cup to 1 cup) in a piping bag fitted with a large closed star decorator tip (Ateco #849); set aside. Refrigerate cake until firm, about 30-45 minutes.Using a tailor’s measuring tape as a guide, evenly space chocolate chips around the bottom edge of the cake in 1″ increments. Continue pressing rows of chocolate chips into the sides of the cake, staggering them slightly above the previous row, until the entire outside of the cake is adorned with rows of chips.Using the bag of leftover buttercream, pipe a border of swirls around the top edge of the cake. Immediately sprinkle the swirls with mini chocolate chips.
    NotesWhat to expect: This cake is supremely moist, reminiscent of banana bread but perhaps not as dense. It’s studded with mini chips throughout the sponge which offers a touch more sweetness. The peanut butter frosting is rich but not overly sweet. Overall the cake is flavorful and easy to make.
     
    How to Quickly Ripen Bananas

    Oven Method: Preheat oven to 300°F. Place unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes (sometimes longer depending on the level of under-ripeness) until the skins turn completely black. Remove the bananas and cool before handling. Peel and mash bananas for this recipe.
    Microwave Method: Place unpeeled bananas on a microwave-safe plate. Use a knife to poke holes in the skins to allow steam to escape (don’t skip this step or they will explode!). Microwave at 100% power for 30 seconds. The skins should begin to develop dark spots. Continue to microwave in 30 second increments, checking the progress by monitoring the color. Also use a thick towel or pot holder to gently squeeze the bananas. They should be very soft. The bananas are ripened with the skins are completely blackened and feel soft when gently squeezed. 

    This recipe was adapted from Epicurious. 

    Keyword banana cake, banana chocolate chip cake, birthday cake, brown sugar, easy recipe, father’s day dessert, mashed bananas, mini chocolate chips, peanut butter frosting, semisweet chocolate chips, sour cream

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      Tagalong Cupcakes

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      This recipe for Tagalong Cupcakes is inspired by the classic Girl Scout cookie. Chocolate cake is topped with creamy peanut butter frosting with a Tagalong cookie as an edible topper.

      It’s Girl Scout cookie time! Do you have a favorite? I’m a Tagalongs and Samoas girl, through-and-through.
      Last week when I was leaving my local home improvement store, I was suddenly surrounded by some uniformed, and very official-looking cookie sellers.
      “Do you want to buy some cookies?” Never one to pass up Girl Scout cookies, of course I did! When I said, “YES!” the girls did fist bumps and an end zone-style dance in the parking lot that kind of made my whole week. I smile just thinking about it.
      So, I left with two boxes each of Tagalongs and Samoas, with the idea that one of them would inspire another sweet treat. The new giant jar of peanut butter in my cupboard sealed the deal for Tagalongs-inspired cupcakes.

      Creaming the mixture
      Begin the cake portion by creaming the butter with brown sugar. Then adding the eggs one at a time. The batter is easy enough to manage using a hand mixer. (Although I wish I had used a deeper bowl – I had a few splatters!)

      Add dark unsweetened cocoa powder, and be sure to sift it first! It tends to clump. Pour in a splash of vanilla extract, also, then mix it all up.

      Alternate mixing the flour and sour cream into the butter mixture. Begin and end with the flour. Mix each in until just combined.

      Beat the batter until light and fluffy, then pour in the brewed coffee. Mix until well combined.

      These cakes won’t crown much either, so don’t get worried if they look flat on top. This is normal. The cakes are ultra soft and tender, so it’s important to let them cool completely before unwrapping them. Otherwise they’ll stick to the liners. However, they peel away from the liners perfectly when cool.
      You may recognize the cake part of this recipe. It’s from these Triple Chocolate Devil’s Food Cake Cupcakes I made back in 2017. They are equally delicious topped with peanut butter buttercream!

      Creamy peanut butter buttercream.
      Pipe the peanut butter frosting on top of each cake. Essentially you’ll need just three ingredients: creamy peanut butter, salted butter, and confectioners’ sugar. I recommend frosting these cake with just 2-3 tablespoons of frosting. This is rich stuff!

      Unbox the Tagalongs while resisting the urge to eat 1 or 6, and top each frosted cupcake with a cookie.

      Chocolate sprinkles are optional (or are they?). But I think they look even more delicious with them. Use real chocolate sprinkles such as DeRuijter brand and you won’t be sorry.

      Tagalong cookies make a perfectly delicious little hat for these cupcakes. This is a must-make for chocolate-peanut butter lovers!

      Talk about rich and decadent! These, without a doubt, will satisfy any chocolate-peanut butter craving. Be sure to check out the video I made if you have questions about the batter mixing technique. It’s easy and creates the most velvety textured chocolate cake.

      Tagalong Cupcakes (Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookie Cupcakes)

      Heather Baird

      This recipe for Tagalong Cupcakes is inspired by the classic Girl Scout cookie. Chocolate cake is topped with creamy peanut butter frosting with a Tagalong cookie as an edible topper.These cakes won’t crown much, so don’t worry if they look flat on top. This is normal. The cakes are ultra-soft and tender, so it’s important to let them cool completely before unwrapping them (otherwise they’ll stick to the liners). However, they peel away from the liners perfectly when cool.

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      Prep Time 15 minsCook Time 22 mins1 hour cooling time 1 hrTotal Time 1 hr 37 mins

      Course DessertCuisine American

      Servings 24

      EquipmentCupcake pans (2)disposable pastry bagLarge 1” round open piping tip, optional
      Ingredients US CustomaryMetric Chocolate cupcakes1 cup unsalted butter softened1 1/2 cups light brown sugar packed2 eggs at room temperature6 tablespoons unsweet dark cocoa powder sifted1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup sour cream room temperature3/4 cup hot coffeePeanut butter buttercream1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter at room temperature1 1/2 cups salted butter (or unsalted, see notes) at room temperature2 cups confectioners’ sugar24 Tagalongs Girl Scouts cookies1/3 cup chocolate sprinkles such as DeRuijeter real dark chocolate sprinkles
      Instructions Chocolate cupcakesPreheat oven to 350°F. Line two cupcake tins with paper liners.In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter in a large bowl until creamy. Add the sugar; mix well. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix until lightened in color. Add the cocoa, baking soda, vanilla extract and salt; beat well to combine.Beat in the flour in 3 additions alternately with the sour cream, begin and end with flour.Add the hot coffee at the end and mix until a smooth batter forms. Using a trigger ice cream scoop, portion the batter into the prepared pans. Bake the cupcakes for 17-22 minutes, or until a toothpick tester comes out clean, or with a few damp crumbs clinging to it. These cupcakes do not bake with a crown; they should be flat on top. These cakes are very tender when warm, so let them cool in the pans 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.Peanut butter frostingIn the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the peanut butter and butter. Beat until creamy and well incorporated. Add the confectioners’ sugar and beat until thick and slightly lightened in color. If your frosting seems thick, you can add milk or cream 1 tablespoon at a time until it loosens. (I did not have to do this, but powdered sugar brands vary in cornstarch content, which can make a difference.)Transfer the frosting to a large disposable piping bag fitted with a 1” round piping tip (alternatively just snip 1” hole in the end of a pastry bag). Pipe about 2 tablespoons worth of frosting in a mound on top of each cupcake. Top each cake with a Tagalong cookie. Pour chocolate sprinkles into a shallow dish and gently roll the edges of the cupcake in the sprinkles. You could also just sprinkle them over the cakes, if you prefer.Enjoy one right away, then make people happy by sharing!
      NotesNo salted butter on hand? You can use unsalted in the frosting along with 1/4 teaspoon of fine grain salt.
      It’s important to make every effort to support the Girl Scouts, But if you don’t have a Girl Scouts cookie seller in your area, or if it’s off-season, you can find a close approximation of Tagalongs at Aldi stores. They are simply packaged as Benton’s “Peanut Butter Filled Cookies”.  

      Keyword chocolate sprinkles, devil’s food cake, peanut butter buttercream, Tagalongs cookies

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