Description
Indulgent peanut butter cake with peanut butter frosting merges classic comfort with rich, creamy decadence. Smooth layers of nutty goodness promise a delightful dessert experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Flavoring:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, using an electric mixer at low speed until the mixture becomes crumbly and uniform.
- Incorporate remaining wet ingredients, blending initially at low speed, then increase to medium speed and whip for approximately 3 minutes until the batter achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Transfer the prepared batter into a greased baking pan, ensuring even distribution.
- Preheat the oven to the specified temperature and bake for 35-40 minutes, periodically checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly.
- Microwave peanut butter and honey together until softened and easily stirrable, creating a smooth base for the frosting.
- Gradually fold in vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and milk, beating thoroughly until the frosting reaches a silky, spreadable texture.
- While the cake remains warm, generously apply the prepared frosting across the entire surface.
- Garnish the frosted cake with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap out all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring the same delicious texture.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the deep, rich peanut butter flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar to reduce overall sweetness and create a more balanced dessert profile.
- Sprinkle crushed salted peanuts on top instead of mini chocolate chips for a crunchy, nutty alternative that complements the cake’s texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg