Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of a classic dessert with this easy and delicious Peanut Butter Cake. With its rich, creamy peanut butter flavor and moist texture, this cake is perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, family gatherings, or simply a cozy afternoon treat. This recipe combines simple ingredients and straightforward steps, making it beginner-friendly yet impressive enough to delight everyone at the table. The decadent peanut butter frosting adds an irresistible finishing touch that elevates each slice to new heights. Whether served plain or accompanied by ice cream, fresh berries, or chocolate sauce, this Peanut Butter Cake is bound to become a beloved favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup peanut butter (for the cake)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened for frosting)
- 1 cup peanut butter (for frosting)
- ⅓ cup whole milk (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 baking dish by greasing it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking soda; mix on low speed until blended.
- Add milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; blend until smooth.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together water, unsalted butter, and peanut butter until creamy.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture into the batter and mix well for about two minutes.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and peanut butter; gradually add powdered sugar and thin with milk as needed.
- Once cooled, frost the cake evenly with the creamy peanut butter frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg