How to Make Peanut Butter Cake from a Mix - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something irresistible about the combination of peanut butter and cake. The rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter adds a unique twist to an otherwise classic dessert. If you're a fan of this delectable duo, then you're in for a treat with our recipe for Peanut Butter Cake from a Mix.

This recipe takes the convenience of a cake mix and elevates it with the addition of creamy peanut butter. The result is a moist, flavorful cake that will have your taste buds singing. Whether you'...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package butter cake mix
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 2-layer, 9-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two (9-inch) round cake pans.
  • Make cake: Beat peanut butter and butter in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at time, mixing well after each addition. Add cake mix alternately with water, stirring until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  • Make frosting: Beat peanut butter and butter in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add confectioner's sugar; mix until combined. Beat in enough cream until frosting reaches spreading consistency.
  • Fill and frost cooled cake layers with frosting.
  • Nutrition

    696 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 112mg
    • Sodium: 551mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 81g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 63g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Calcium: 111mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 242mg