Peanut Butter Cake
Ingredients
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups light brown sugar
packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter
softened
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter
softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 pan.
- 2
Place cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and whisk to combine.
- 3
With an electric mixer or stand mixer on medium speed, cream brown sugar and butter until fluffy. Add oil and vanilla and mix until combined.
- 4
Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add peanut butter and mix until incorporated and then add eggs one at a time.
- 6
Alternate adding flour and milk a bit at a time just until incorporated. Be sure not to overmix.
- 7
Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 8
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.
- 9
While the cake is baking, cream butter and peanut butter.
Peanut Butter Cake
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of a cake that's sweet, fluffy, and utterly irresistible? This homemade Peanut Butter Cake delivers pure joy with every bite, a treat the whole family will adore, perfect for any occasion. What sets this Peanut Butter Cake apart is the incredible balance of flavors and textures, making it truly special. The cake itself is meticulously crafted to be exceptionally sweet and fluffy, with a tender crumb. Meanwhile, the star of the show, the homemade creamy peanut butter frosting, takes it over the top, adding a rich, decadent layer that perfectly complements the cake. Prepare for a truly comforting dessert experience that will delight your senses. You'll find the cake to be wonderfully tender and moist, with a subtle yet distinct peanut butter flavor woven throughout each bite. The creamy frosting is a luxurious, dreamy complement, skillfully blending the nutty sweetness of peanut butter with a hint of unsweetened cocoa, ensuring each generous slice is perfectly balanced and deeply satisfying. This is a delightful indulgence that feels homemade in the very best, most comforting way, promising a smile with every forkful. While this Peanut Butter Cake is designed for perfection as written, you can easily adapt it to your preferences. For an even richer chocolate note in the frosting, consider increasing the unsweetened cocoa powder amount slightly. If you prefer a less intense peanut butter flavor in the cake batter, you could slightly reduce the amount of creamy peanut butter used in the cake itself. Or, for a different texture experience, you might explore adding chopped peanuts to the top of the frosting before serving. This sweet and fluffy Peanut Butter Cake is truly ideal for a wide range of occasions, from casual family gatherings and celebratory potlucks to simply serving as a comforting, special dessert to share. Serve it alongside a glass of cold milk for a classic pairing, or with a hot cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate indulgent treat.