Description
Get ready to fall in love with this ultra-moist, flavor-packed Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting. It’s rich, fluffy, and topped with the creamiest frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion—from easy dinner desserts to festive celebrations—this cake brings classic flavor with a touch of homemade magic. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert idea, a treat for a birthday, or a snack for peanut butter lovers, this is your go-to easy recipe that always satisfies.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
0.5 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
0.25 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until just combined.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
8. For frosting: beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and enough milk until fluffy and spreadable.
9. Frost the cooled cake and garnish with chopped peanuts.
Notes
Always let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
For extra depth, add a splash of brewed coffee to the frosting mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: peanut butter cake, easy dessert, homemade cake, quick cake recipe, peanut butter frosting