Description
A rich and moist sheet cake topped with creamy peanut butter frosting, perfect for any occasion. This indulgent treat is sure to please peanut butter lovers!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
For the Frosting:
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup softened butter
- 2+ tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Cake:
- Using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and creamy peanut butter until well combined.
- Add the eggs, cake mix, and water. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- Cream the softened butter and creamy peanut butter together until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Mix until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add an additional tablespoon or more of milk until you reach the desired consistency.
- Frost the Cake:
- Spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Serve:
- Slice and enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting!
Notes
This cake is perfect for potlucks, birthday parties, or as a sweet treat any day of the week!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg