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The Perfect Peanut Butter Cake Recipe


  • Author: Sarah White
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist and rich peanut butter cake topped with creamy peanut butter icing, perfect for any celebration.

 


Ingredients

Scale
  • Cake:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ cup milk
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup water
    • ½ cup butter
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • ½ cup peanut butter
  • Icing:
    • ½ cup butter
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • ⅓ cup milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 4 ¾ cups confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

Cake:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking soda.
  3. In a saucepan, bring water, butter, vegetable oil, and peanut butter to a boil. Pour over the flour mixture and mix well.
  4. Add milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool completely before icing.

Icing:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, peanut butter, and milk. Heat until the butter and peanut butter are melted and smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread the icing over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is completely cool before icing to prevent melting.
  • Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 50g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Peanut Butter Cake