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close shot of first slice of elvis sheet cake being lifted out of sheet pan showing moist banana cake, smooth peanut butter icing and crumbles of cooked bacon.

Banana Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Icing, Bacon and Honey

Banana sheet cake topped with a glossy peanut butter icing is delicious. To make it an ode to Elvis himself we added some chopped bacon and a drizzle of honey. This cake is a delicious way to enjoy the King’s favorite sandwich combo.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 36 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

Cake

  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 3 large bananas very ripe
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2¼ cups all purpose flour

Peanut Butter Icing

  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings

  • 4 Tablespoons chopped crisp bacon optional
  • 2 Tablespoons honey optional
Makes: 13 x 18inch rectangle, 1inch height

Instructions

Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 13×18″ half sheet pan.
  • Mix ⅔ cup milk and 1 teaspoon white vinegar, set aside
  • In mixer bowl, cream ⅓ cup butter and 1⅔ cup granulated sugar.
  • Add 3 large bananas, 2 large eggs & 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  • Stir 2¼ cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt into banana mixture. Add milk mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Spread in prepared sheet pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating half way through bake time. Remove from oven and frost while warm.

Frosting

  • In a saucepan, cook ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter, ½ cup butter and 1 cup milk over medium low heat until it starts to bubble. Be sure to stir constantly.
  • Add the 2½ cups powdered sugar and whisk well until all lumps are gone. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • Pour over warm cake and spread slightly. Sprinkle with 4 Tablespoons chopped crisp bacon and/or drizzle with 2 Tablespoons honey if desired.
  • Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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