Description
Indulgent peanut butter cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich, creamy layers of pure comfort. Smooth frosting and moist crumb promise a delectable experience that will transport souls to sweet, nutty paradise.
Ingredients
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Main Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Dry Cake Ingredients:
- 2 ⅔ cups self-rising flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
Frosting Ingredients:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Craft the foundation of the dessert by thoroughly mixing sugar, softened butter, and peanut butter until achieving a silky, uniform texture using an electric mixer.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition to create a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Separately prepare dry ingredients by whisking self-rising flour and baking soda together.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients and buttermilk into the peanut butter base, alternating between the two and concluding with dry ingredients to maintain optimal consistency.
- Prepare baking vessel by greasing and flouring three 8-inch round pans or a 9×13-inch dish, then evenly distribute the batter.
- Position in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake approximately 35 minutes, confirming doneness with a clean toothpick test.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks for complete cooling.
- Whip frosting by combining powdered sugar, peanut butter, cream cheese, and milk, beating until achieving a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Adjust frosting thickness by adding milk incrementally if needed.
- Assemble cake by layering each round with frosting, then completely enrobe exterior surfaces.
- Enhance presentation by garnishing with chopped roasted peanuts or mini chocolate chips on top.
Notes
- Measure ingredients precisely for consistent cake texture and avoid dense or dry results.
- Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk to ensure smooth batter integration and even baking.
- Allow cake layers to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
- Opt for natural peanut butter without added sugar for a more authentic, less sweet flavor profile.
- Swap self-rising flour with all-purpose flour plus baking powder and salt for dietary flexibility.
- Create gluten-free version by using gluten-free flour blend and checking baking powder’s gluten status.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for low-carb diets.
- Store cake in refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving for optimal taste and texture.
- Freeze unfrosted cake layers wrapped tightly for up to one month to extend dessert preparation convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 576
- Sugar: 57 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg