2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, mashed
½ crushed peanuts (optional)
½ grated chocolate
Directions:
To preheat your oven, turn the knob to 350°F (175°C), and then lubricate a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
Combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt in a big
bowl.
Melt the unsalted butter with water and peanut butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring it to the boil then take it off the fire.
Put the dry ingredients in with the melted margarine mixture stirring until it is well mixed.
Mix in well-beaten eggs, sour milk, vanilla essence and crushed bananas till batter forms undeniably smooth paste.
Add chopped peanuts (optional) and grated chocolate.
Spread out evenly into prepared baking pan
Bake for about twenty five to thirty minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
Let it cool fully and become cold on wire rack before you cut it into pieces and serve.
Serving and Storage Tips:
To have an added pleasure, serve slices of Elvis Presley Sheet Cake with a spoonful of whipped cream or some vanilla ice cream.
The left over cake can be kept at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to seven days.
Tips for Success:
To make your cake taste better, ensure that your bananas are well ripened;
Do not overbeat the mixture so as to get a tender crumb;
Alter the quantity of peanut butter and chocolate chips based on how much you love them.
Health Benefits:
Besides being delicious, this candy is sugary and fatty; therefore, it should be regarded as a treat but taken moderately. Even though it has high sugar levels and fat content in it, bananas also contain some potassium while peanuts are rich in proteins and those good fats.
Nutritional Information
(Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on ingredients used.)
Calories: 320 per serving
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 220mg
Total Carbohydrates: 43g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 28g
Protein: 5g
Variations & Substitutions:
Replace almond butter or other nut butters with peanut butter;
Instead of groundnuts use crushed walnuts or pecan nuts;
For additional taste add cinnamon or nutmeg into the batter.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q: Is this a cake that can be prepared in advance? A: Definitely, you can bake the cake one day before and put it in the fridge until it is time to have your meal.
Q: Can I freeze leftover cake? A: Yes. First wrap each slice of cake carefully in plastic wrap and foil; next store in the refrigerator for 3 months maximum. Prior to serving permit to defrost slowly within a refrigerator overnight.
Conclusion:
Elvis Presley Sheet Cake is a tribute to the famous musician with his favored ingredients being used thus making a popular dessert. Regardless of whether you are an Elvis fan or simply adore peanut butter, banana and chocolate, this will be your new preferred item from the recipe book. Enjoy!
