Peanut Butter Cake Recipe
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This peanut butter cake is the ultimate dessert for peanut butter lovers! Moist cake layers, creamy peanut butter frosting, and optional chocolate ganache make it irresistible. Easy to make, perfect for any occasion, and sure to impress everyone at the table.
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 –4 tbsp heavy cream
Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup chocolate chips for ganache
- ½ cup heavy cream for ganache
- Crushed peanut butter cups
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, until just combined.
- Divide batter between cake pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until creamy.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and decorate with chocolate ganache and toppings if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g
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