This Elvis inspired banana bacon cake by Crumbs and Cookies is a dynamite dessert. Elvis was known for his peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwiches and this cake incorporates all those flavor. The sweetness of the banana compliments the salty bacon perfectly and the whole cake is tied together with a homemade peanut butter frosting. If you are looking for an interesting dessert, this banana bacon cake fits the bill.
Ingredients:
Banana Refrigerator Cake:
1 very ripe banana
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 tsp lemon zest
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
85g sugar
1/4 cup oil
100g plain flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Peanut Butter Frosting:
1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 tbsp heavy cream (I didn't need this)
1 1/4 tsp vanilla
pinch salt
1 1/8 cups icing sugar
Caramelized Banana Filling:
1/2 tbsp butter
1 banana, sliced
1/2 tbsp brown sugar
For full recipe instructions, click here.
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