Description
This Peanut Butter Cake is a moist, fluffy cake with the perfect balance of rich peanut butter flavor. Topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting, this dessert is a dream for peanut butter lovers! A deliciously indulgent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the peanut butter frosting:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk (or more as needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Make the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the peanut butter and butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Alternate adding dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk and sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
- Bake the cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: While the cake is cooling, make the frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt, and continue to beat until fluffy and smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if necessary.
- Frost the cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of the first cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Serve: Slice, serve, and enjoy the creamy peanut butter goodness!
Notes
- You can garnish the cake with chopped peanuts or a drizzle of melted chocolate for added texture and flavor.
- For a lighter cake, substitute some of the butter for applesauce.
- This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (out of 12)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg