PEANUT BUTTER CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
This Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is moist, rich, and loaded with creamy peanut butter flavor. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, it’s a deliciously indulgent dessert for birthdays, parties, or anytime cravings.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Prepare Cake Batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat peanut butter, butter, and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Mix in vanilla. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
Bake:
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Make Frosting:
- Beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and enough cream to reach spreading consistency.
Assemble:
- Frost the cooled cakes with peanut butter frosting. Layer and cover the sides.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Cake and frosting can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Variations: Add chopped peanuts or chocolate chips for texture.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with a glass of milk or coffee.
- Allergy-Friendly: Contains peanuts, dairy, and gluten.