🎂🍌🥜 Elvis Presley Sheet Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
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¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tsp baking powder
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1½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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1 cup buttermilk
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup hot water
For the Peanut Butter Banana Frosting:
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup creamy peanut butter
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3 cups powdered sugar
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¼ cup milk (more if needed)
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1 ripe banana, mashed
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
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Sliced bananas
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Chopped peanuts or peanut butter chips
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Chocolate drizzle
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour a 9×13-inch sheet pan.
2. Make the Cake:
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In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
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Stir in hot water (batter will be thin).
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Pour into prepared pan and bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool completely.
3. Prepare Frosting:
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Beat butter and peanut butter until smooth.
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Add mashed banana and vanilla, mix well.
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Gradually add powdered sugar alternating with milk until frosting is creamy and spreadable.
4. Frost the Cake:
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Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.
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Top with sliced bananas, peanuts, or drizzle chocolate if desired.
Tips:
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Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
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This cake tastes even better chilled for a few hours.
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You can swap out peanut butter for almond or other nut butters.
Want a peanut butter sauce drizzle recipe or an Elvis-inspired milkshake next?
