Dessert for 9
Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
$4.39for 440 minServes 9
This moist banana cake bakes in a square pan, then receives a quick peanut butter frosting after cooling.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical | 1.5 | $5.24Typical price |
 | Bananas$0.62/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.10Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.32Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.88 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Baking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarHoney or maple syrupCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 9servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$1.10 per serving$4.39 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup banana puree
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and lightly oil a 9-inch square pan.
- Stir the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar together in a bowl.
- Mix in the maple syrup, banana puree, oil, water, and beaten egg until just combined.
- Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center is firm.
- Cool the cake, stir the peanut butter, water, and sugar together, then spread the frosting over the top.
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