Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Peanut Butter Cake, a perfect easy dessert that works beautifully as a quick breakfast treat, satisfying snack, or crowd-pleasing dinner idea. With its moist layers, fluffy peanut butter frosting, and irresistible nutty flavor, this easy recipe is ideal for anyone looking for comforting food ideas that deliver both taste and texture in every bite.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
2. Whisk together dry ingredients.
3. Beat butter and peanut butter until creamy.
4. Add sugar and eggs, mixing well.
5. Stir in vanilla extract.
6. Alternate dry ingredients and milk.
7. Divide batter into pans.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
9. Cool completely.
10. Prepare frosting by mixing butter and peanut butter.
11. Add sugar, cream, and vanilla.
12. Frost and assemble cake.
13. Decorate and serve.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense texture.
Cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: peanut butter cake, easy dessert, homemade cake, sweet treats