Ingredients and Weight:
- 8 oz (226 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) softened unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 lb (454 g) good quality chocolate, melted
- 1 1/2 cups (187 g) all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Preparation Time: 2 hours (includes cooling time)
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare a baking dish with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, butter, and sugar. Mix well until creamy.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the mashed bananas.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate coating by melting the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
- Once the cake is cooled, cut it into small cubes or use a truffle mold to shape them.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and place on a baking sheet to cool.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 total servings)
Calories: Approx. 500 calories per truffle (depending on ingredients used)
Fat: Approx. 30 g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 50 g
Protein: Approx. 8 g
Dish Characteristics:
- Unique combination of peanut butter and banana flavors with rich chocolate coating.
- The texture of the truffle is soft and moist with a crispy chocolate shell.
- Ideal for chocolate and peanut butter lovers.
User Comments:
- "The combination of peanut butter and banana was a pleasant surprise! The chocolate coating was smooth and rich."
- "This dish was very tasty, especially loved the chocolate coating."
- "A little too rich for my taste, but my family loved it."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- Ensure that the cake is completely cooled before cutting or dipping into chocolate, to prevent melting.
- Adjust the amount of peanut butter and sugar according to your preference for a richer or less rich taste.
