Description
Indulgent Peanut Butter Cake celebrates creamy richness with layers of smooth nutty goodness that dance across taste buds. Sweet comfort wraps lovers in delightful memories, inviting you to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) flour
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams) salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups (480 milliliters / 16 fluid ounces) powdered sugar (for frosting)
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters / 6 fluid ounces) water
- 10 tablespoons (141 grams) butter
- 3/4 cup (180 grams) creamy peanut butter (for cake)
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters / 6 fluid ounces) buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1 stick (113 grams) butter (for frosting)
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) block cream cheese
- 1 1/4 cup (300 grams) creamy peanut butter (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla (for frosting)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and ready a 11×13-inch baking pan by coating with non-stick spray or greasing with butter and dusting with flour.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed. In a separate saucepan, heat water and butter until butter completely melts, then incorporate peanut butter, stirring until smooth and uniform. Allow mixture to cool for 10-15 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent separation.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture, ensuring minimal mixing. Incorporate eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla, blending carefully to maintain a smooth consistency without overmixing.
- Transfer batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack to reach room temperature.
- Create frosting by whipping butter, cream cheese, and peanut butter until creamy and light. Gradually integrate powdered sugar, adding vanilla for enhanced flavor. Adjust texture by incorporating milk or heavy cream if mixture appears too dense.
- Once cake has completely cooled, generously spread frosting across the entire surface, ensuring even coverage. Cut into desired portions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with plant-based milk and vegan egg replacer for a dairy-free and vegan-friendly version of the cake.
- Toast chopped peanuts and sprinkle on top of the frosting for extra crunch and nutty flavor enhancement.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother batter mixing and more even cake texture.
- Reduce sugar content by replacing half the sugar with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a slightly healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 201 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg