Peanuts aren't actually nuts—they're legumes that grow underground, making this cake accidentally protein-packed like eating sweet hummus.
Peanut Cake
Introducing a delightful peanut cake that’s perfect for little ones! This nutritious treat blends wholesome peanuts and ripe bananas for a naturally sweet flavor, making it a fantastic choice for baby’s first bites. With a simple baking technique, you can whip up this soft and yummy cake that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
7
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup of boiling water (120 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of powdered milk (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder (2.5 ml)
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (28 g)
- 3 tablespoons of peanut butter for the topping (42 g)
- 2 tablespoons of rice flakes (30 ml)Use quinoa and flaxseed rice flakes if mentioned
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mash the banana well, add the peanut butter, egg, rice flakes, and baking powder, and mix well.
- 2
Place the mixture in a mold and cook in the air fryer for 7 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
- 3
Let it cool and add the creamy topping and a little peanut flour on top for decoration.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mash bananas to a smooth puree with no lumps larger than 2mm, as larger pieces create moisture pockets that prevent even rising and can cause dense spots in the final cake.technique2mm maximum lump size
- ✓Use natural peanut butter with 85-90% peanuts and minimal added oil, as conventional peanut butters contain stabilizers that can interfere with the cake's structure and create a gummy texture.ingredient85-90% peanut content
- ✓Preheat your air fryer for 3 minutes before adding the batter because the initial blast of hot air creates steam that helps the baking powder activate more effectively for better lift.timing3 minutes preheat
- ✓Fill your air fryer mold only 2/3 full because this batter will rise 40-50% during cooking due to the banana's natural sugars caramelizing and creating steam.technique2/3 capacity, 40-50% rise
- ✓Cool the cake completely for 15-20 minutes before adding toppings because residual heat above 80°F will melt creamy toppings and cause them to absorb into the cake rather than sit on top.timing15-20 minutes, below 80°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
7
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Peanuts aren't actually nuts—they're legumes that grow underground, making this cake accidentally protein-packed like eating sweet hummus.
Peanut Cake
Introducing a delightful peanut cake that’s perfect for little ones! This nutritious treat blends wholesome peanuts and ripe bananas for a naturally sweet flavor, making it a fantastic choice for baby’s first bites. With a simple baking technique, you can whip up this soft and yummy cake that’s sure to become a family favorite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup of boiling water (120 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of powdered milk (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder (2.5 ml)
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (28 g)
- 3 tablespoons of peanut butter for the topping (42 g)
- 2 tablespoons of rice flakes (30 ml)Use quinoa and flaxseed rice flakes if mentioned
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mash the banana well, add the peanut butter, egg, rice flakes, and baking powder, and mix well.
- 2
Place the mixture in a mold and cook in the air fryer for 7 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
- 3
Let it cool and add the creamy topping and a little peanut flour on top for decoration.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mash bananas to a smooth puree with no lumps larger than 2mm, as larger pieces create moisture pockets that prevent even rising and can cause dense spots in the final cake.technique2mm maximum lump size
- ✓Use natural peanut butter with 85-90% peanuts and minimal added oil, as conventional peanut butters contain stabilizers that can interfere with the cake's structure and create a gummy texture.ingredient85-90% peanut content
- ✓Preheat your air fryer for 3 minutes before adding the batter because the initial blast of hot air creates steam that helps the baking powder activate more effectively for better lift.timing3 minutes preheat
- ✓Fill your air fryer mold only 2/3 full because this batter will rise 40-50% during cooking due to the banana's natural sugars caramelizing and creating steam.technique2/3 capacity, 40-50% rise
- ✓Cool the cake completely for 15-20 minutes before adding toppings because residual heat above 80°F will melt creamy toppings and cause them to absorb into the cake rather than sit on top.timing15-20 minutes, below 80°F