Elvis Cake (Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting and Chocolate Ganache)
Indulge in the delightful Elvis Cake, a sumptuous blend of moist banana cake topped with creamy peanut butter frosting and rich chocolate ganache. This cake captures the beloved flavors reminiscent of the King himself, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a potluck, or simply treating yourself, this cake is sure to impress with its beautiful presentation and unforgettable taste. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 200 grams sugar (1 cup)
- 2–3 overly ripe bananas
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 stick salted butter (4 ounces)
- Peanut butter frosting
- Chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mash bananas and mix in buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients using an electric mixer until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for approximately 26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before layering with chocolate ganache and peanut butter frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg