How to Make Peanut Butter Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you're a peanut butter fanatic or simply love a good dessert, this peanut butter cake recipe is a must-try. The rich and creamy flavor of peanut butter combined with the moist and tender crumb of the cake makes for a truly delectable treat. Perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to potlucks, this cake is sure to please any crowd.

What sets this peanut butter cake apart from the rest is the use of real peanut butter in both the cake batter and the frosting. This result...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 20

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Make cake: Whisk together flour, sugar, and baking soda in a large bowl.
  • Beat milk, eggs, and vanilla into flour mixture with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
  • Place water, butter, oil, and peanut butter into a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir peanut butter mixture into flour mixture until batter is well mixed; pour and spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Make icing: Melt butter and peanut butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until smooth.
  • Mix in milk and vanilla until combined.
  • Whisk in confectioners' sugar until icing is smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour icing over warm cake and spread evenly.
  • Nutrition

    458 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 200mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 51g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 124mg