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Ingredients laid out for a peanut butter cake featuring flour, sugars, butter, creamy peanut butter, and buttermilk.
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The Ultimate Moist & Fluffy Peanut Butter Cake

This Peanut Butter Cake features a moist, golden-brown sponge topped with a thick, creamy light tan peanut butter frosting and chopped roasted peanuts.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 180g, spooned and leveled
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 6g
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda 2g
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt 3g
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 113g, softened
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 190g, processed not natural
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar 100g, lightly packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5ml
  • 1 cup buttermilk 240ml, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 113g, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter 250g, processed
  • 3 cups powdered sugar 360g
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream 80ml
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5ml
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts 35g, roughly chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer or electric hand mixer Essential for creaming butter and making fluffy frosting.
  • 1 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan Lined with parchment paper for easy removal.

Method
 

Making the Peanut Butter Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla. On low speed, alternate adding the dry flour mixture and the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  5. Beat the remaining butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Whip on high for 2-3 minutes until thick and creamy.
  6. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake using an offset spatula to create decorative swirls. Garnish with roughly chopped roasted peanuts before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcalProtein: 12gFat: 42gFiber: 3g

Notes

Use processed peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy) rather than natural to ensure your cake and frosting do not separate.
Ensure all refrigerated ingredients are at room temperature for the best porous crumb texture.
Keyword Cake Sponge,peanut butter cake,Peanut Butter Frosting

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