A peanut butter cake is a moist and fluffy dessert that combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with a sweet, buttery cake base.
Picture this: a peanut butter paradise wrapped in a fluffy cake that’s so good, your taste buds will do a happy dance! Ready to whip up a scrumptious Peanut Butter Cake that’s simple yet oh-so-satisfying? Dive in for all the deets—your dessert game is about to level up big time.
Peanut Butter Cake Extravaganza
This peanut butter cake is a divine concoction that’s perfect for anyone who thinks peanut butter should be its own food group. Moist, flavorful, and nutty, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. You might want to make two because it’ll disappear faster than you can say “peanut butter!”
- Cooking method: Baking
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 30-35 minutes
- Cuisine type: Dessert, Comfort Food
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Suggestions
- Alternative ingredients: Use almond butter or cashew butter for a fun twist!
- Garnishing options: Top with a chocolate ganache, crushed peanuts, or a swirl of jam for a PB&J flair.
- Cooking tips: For extra moistness, add a dollop of sour cream into the batter. Also, do the toothpick test without eating the entire cake (tempting, but resist). Finally, using parchment paper rounds makes getting that cake out of the pan a breeze.
