Description
Creamy Peanut Butter Sheet Cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich, moist layers and indulgent frosting. Chocolate lovers and peanut butter fans will savor each delectable bite of this classic American dessert perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) softened butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1/2 cup (128 grams) creamy peanut butter
Frosting Ingredients:
- 3 cups (360 grams) confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup (128 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) softened butter
- 2+ tablespoons (30+ milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 325F (163C) and lightly coating a 9×13-inch pan with grease.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter and peanut butter until uniform and creamy.
- Incorporate eggs, cake mix, and water into the butter mixture, beating thoroughly for 2 minutes until the batter becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, ensuring even distribution.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature.
- For the frosting, combine softened butter and peanut butter in a mixing bowl, blending until thoroughly mixed.
- Gradually fold in confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, whipping until the frosting becomes light and airy.
- Adjust frosting consistency by adding small amounts of milk if needed to achieve desired smoothness.
- Once the cake has reached room temperature, spread the peanut butter frosting evenly across the surface.
- Cut into 12-15 portions and serve.
Notes
- Soften butter and peanut butter at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Use high-quality cake mix and pure peanut butter for enhanced flavor profile.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent dense, tough cake texture.
- Check cake doneness early to prevent drying out, as ovens vary in temperature and performance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 421
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 277 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg