The King's Cake
- SERVES
- 12
- COOK TIME
- 25 Min
This salute to Elvis Presley's favorite food combo, peanut butter and bananas, truly takes the cake! Bake it up any time you want to enjoy a rich-tasting cake that'll make your gang feel like royalty!
What You'll Need
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 3 ripe bananas)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 8-inch cake pans with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, cream the granulated sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat thoroughly. Gradually blend in baking soda, flour, and salt. Beat in mashed banana and 1 teaspoon vanilla until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture into prepared cake pans.
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Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let sit 5 minutes, then remove cakes from pans and place on a wire rack to cool.
- In another bowl, combine cream cheese, peanut butter, and butter; beat until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and remaining vanilla. Beat until thoroughly combined. Frost cake and sprinkle with peanuts.
Notes
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Wanna find out how Chris MacDonald got into Elvis, his music and what foods the King loved? Watch Howard’s interview with Chris here!
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Watch Chris MacDonald serenade Patty and Kelly in the Mr. Food Test Kitchen and get “All Shook Up!”
- If you're looking to get a little Jailhouse Rock in your life, then check out "The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist," Chris MacDonald. Catch him performing at a theater near you!
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 529
- Calories from Fat 230
- Total Fat 26g 39 %
- Saturated Fat 11g 53 %
- Trans Fat 0.2g 0 %
- Protein 7.4g 15 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 61mg 20 %
- Sodium 346mg 14 %
- Total Carbohydrates 70g 23 %
- Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8 %
- Sugars 50g 0 %
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janetk65
Jan 28, 2014
Taste like banana bread to me. If you like banana bread than you may like this. I could eat it with or without the frosting. I thought it was pretty good and I might make it again
zilmcat7 4362345
Mar 07, 2013
Wonderful! I added 2 heaping tablespoons crunchy peanut butter to the batter. After the cak was baked I poured 1/2 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips on top and spread them when melted. Then I frosted the cake. Also, I used a 13 x 9 inch pan. Delicious!
jsm42 2250298
Apr 28, 2014
I was wondering how this would turn out in a 13 x 9 pan. Did you bake it the recommended time?
irvman11 8789674
Jan 22, 2013
Don't be cruel...make this for your family! Thank you....thank you very much!
Chef Boy R Me
Jan 08, 2013
If you want to truly make this The King's Cake skip the peanuts and top the finished cake with chopped, extra crisp bacon instead. That really sets it off perfectly! Bacon is perfect as an ingredient for so many cakes, cupcakes and doughnuts! Dee-lish!
tina ford
Jan 09, 2011
I cant wait to try this. I saw the ban/penut butter cupcake on tv the other day, so i logged on. Im gonna try to make them both. I love this combination. My favorite way to eat it is to just smear penut butter right on my banana!!
BettyWV
Sep 25, 2010
This is the most delicious cake I have ever made or maybe the best I have ever eaten. Thank you so much for this recipe. I will be making it over and over. BETTY/WV
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