Description
This decadent Peanut Butter Cake is the perfect treat for anyone who loves the sweet, salty flavor of peanut butter. With a soft, fluffy cake and creamy peanut butter frosting, it’s a rich and indulgent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- All-Purpose Flour: Forms the base of the cake
- Baking Powder: To help the cake rise and stay light
- Salt: Balances the sweetness
- Unsalted Butter: Softened, for a rich, tender crumb
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the cake
- Eggs: Provides structure to the cake
- Milk: For moisture and a smooth texture
- Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter, to infuse the cake with flavor
- Vanilla Extract: For extra flavor
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- Unsalted Butter: Softened
- Powdered Sugar: Sweetens and thickens the frosting
- Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter, to flavor the frosting
- Heavy Cream: For smoothness and spreadability
- Vanilla Extract: Adds depth to the frosting flavor
- Salt: A pinch to balance the sweetness
Instructions
- Make the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or line with parchment paper).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and peanut butter, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream, and beat until smooth and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add more cream a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cake layers are completely cool, spread a layer of peanut butter frosting on top of the first cake layer. Place the second layer of cake on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining peanut butter frosting.
- You can garnish with chopped peanuts, drizzle extra peanut butter, or add chocolate shavings for an extra touch.
Notes
- Make sure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- You can substitute chunky peanut butter for the frosting if you prefer a bit of texture.
- This cake pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or milk!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peanut butter cake, peanut butter frosting, cake, dessert, rich, sweet, indulgent