Description
This delicious Peanut Butter Cake Recipe is a moist and nutty dessert that’s perfect for peanut butter lovers. Featuring a creamy peanut butter base combined with classic cake ingredients, it’s easy to make and pairs wonderfully with frosting or toppings like chocolate ganache or powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square or round cake pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Sugar and Eggs: Gradually add the granulated sugar to the butter mixture and beat until light and fluffy. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate each before adding the next.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in the vanilla extract to the mixture for added flavor depth.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the whole milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Transfer Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving or frosting.
Notes
- Top with peanut butter frosting, chocolate ganache, or a dusting of powdered sugar for added flavor and elegance.
- For extra texture and crunch, stir in 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
- This cake keeps well and can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
