Author Notes
Quick and aromatic banana bread with smooth peanut butter buttercream frosting —Oh Sweet Day!
Ingredients
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Banana Bread
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3
large eggs
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1 1/2 cups
granulated sugar
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2
large very ripe bananas, mashed
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3/4 cup
vegetable oil
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1 3/4 cups
all purpose flour
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1 teaspoon
baking soda
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1 teaspoon
baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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Peanut Butter Buttercream
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3/4 cup
smooth peanut butter
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1/4 cup
unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup
powdered sugar
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and line a loaf pan.
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In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, banana and oil until smooth.
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Sift in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
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Remove from oven and place on rack to cool.
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To prepare buttercream, beat peanut butter and butter for a few minutes in a standing mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed. Add powdered sugar and turn the mixer on low, beat until the sugar incorporates with the butter and becomes light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Spread the buttercream on top of the cake.
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