Peanut Butter Cake
Treat yourself to a slice of this heavenly peanut butter cake, where rich, nutty flavors meet a moist texture. Perfect for any celebration or a cozy night in, this easy-to-make dessert will have everyone coming back for more. Impress your guests with its delightful taste and aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the peanut butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg