Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of this Peanut Butter Cake topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Optional Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: Cream together butter, peanut butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk and sour cream.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make frosting: Beat butter, peanut butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cake: Spread frosting over cooled cake and serve.
Notes
- You can double the recipe for a 9×13-inch pan or make cupcakes with adjusted baking time.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts or a drizzle of melted chocolate for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
