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Peanut Butter Cake

A delightful and comforting peanut butter cake that’s perfect for any occasion, topped with creamy peanut butter frosting.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's truly softened.
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter Smooth or crunchy, your choice.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup milk
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup milk Adjust to achieve desired texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk for a smooth batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat softened butter and peanut butter together until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and adjust with milk to achieve desired texture.
  2. Frost the cooled cake generously.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for about a week. Freeze individual portions for longer storage.

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