Description
Peanut butter cake is a rich and moist dessert that combines the creamy goodness of peanut butter with a light, fluffy cake texture. Each slice offers a delightful balance of sweet and nutty flavors, evoking childhood memories with every bite. Perfect for any occasion, this cake can be dressed up with frosting or enjoyed plain. Easy to make, it’s an instant crowd-pleaser that will leave your friends and family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the peanut butter until smooth.
- Gradually mix in milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just blended.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg