Description
This Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is a rich and moist dessert perfect for peanut butter lovers. Featuring a creamy peanut butter-infused cake topped with a luscious peanut butter frosting, it offers a delightful balance of sweet and nutty flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
Frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan to ensure the cake does not stick and bakes evenly.
- Cream wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy, creating a creamy base for the cake batter.
- Add eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next to create a uniform batter.
- Incorporate milk: Pour in the milk and mix thoroughly until well combined with the other wet ingredients.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cake.
- Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely, which helps the frosting adhere better.
- Prepare frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cake: Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.
- Serve: Slice the cake into servings and enjoy this delightful peanut butter treat.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to avoid a dense cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- You can substitute peanut butter with natural or homemade peanut butter for a different texture and flavor.
- For a more intense peanut flavor, use crunchy peanut butter and add chopped peanuts as a topping.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
