Description
Indulge in the rich, nostalgic flavors of this Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cake. With a moist crumb and a nutty peanut butter taste, this classic dessert is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add peanut butter and butter, mix until crumbly.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and sour cream until smooth.
- Combine and bake: Gradually add wet ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, beat until combined. Pour batter into pan, bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan before frosting or serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, top the cake with a warm peanut butter glaze or chocolate frosting.
- Add chopped peanuts or chocolate chips to the batter for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
