A Peanut Butter Cake sounds like a fantastic treat! Here’s a simple and delicious recipe to help you make one:
Peanut Butter Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (whole or 2%)
- ½ cup plain yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (or more if needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter and butter until creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the milk, yogurt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
3. Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat together the peanut butter and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, and beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
5. Frost the Cake:
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate as desired with additional peanut butter chips or chopped peanuts.
6. Serve:
- Slice and enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Cake!
Tips:
- Add Some Crunch: For extra texture, you can mix in some chopped peanuts into the batter or sprinkle them on top of the frosting.
- Storage: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Enjoy baking and indulging in your Peanut Butter Cake!
