Peanut Butter Cake
Peanut Butter Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich, nutty flavors and a moist texture, making it perfect for any celebration. Topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting, this cake becomes the centerpiece of gatherings, inviting laughter and sweet memories. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply indulging on a weekend, this recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar for about 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder (if using). Gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost with peanut butter frosting once completely cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg