Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with The Best Peanut Butter Cake, a delightful creation for peanut butter enthusiasts. This moist and decadent cake features layers infused with rich peanut butter flavor, complemented by a creamy peanut butter frosting that adds just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or a simple sweet craving, this cake is both approachable for novice bakers and impressive enough to wow your guests. Elevate your dessert game while enjoying the wonderful balance of flavors that this classic American treat has to offer.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat together vegetable oil, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth; add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in the milk until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 28–33 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat butter until smooth; mix in cream cheese and peanut butter. Gradually add powdered sugar to desired sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg