Description

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with The Best Peanut Butter Cake! This delectable cake combines rich, moist layers infused with creamy peanut butter and topped with a velvety frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or cozy evenings at home, this cake strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and flavor, allowing the peanut butter to shine without overwhelming your palate. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or treating yourself, this cake is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups light brown sugar
¾ cup smooth peanut butter
3 large eggs
1 ¼ cup milk
¾ cup unsalted butter
2 ounces cream cheese
¾ cup peanut butter
powdered sugar

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat together oil, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture while alternating with milk until fully incorporated.
Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Once cooled, prepare the frosting by beating softened butter and cream cheese together before mixing in peanut butter and powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved.
Assemble the cake by frosting between layers and covering the top and sides.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 53g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 40mg