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Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cake is a rich and moist dessert combining creamy peanut butter with a tender buttery cake base, topped with a luscious peanut butter frosting. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, this classic treat is easy to make and ideal for gatherings or simply indulging at home.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan to prepare it for the cake batter.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt thoroughly. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture in portions, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix gently until just combined to keep the cake tender.
  6. Pour and smooth batter: Pour the prepared batter into the greased and floured baking pan, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula.
  7. Bake the cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
  8. Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
  9. Prepare the frosting: In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting becomes light and fluffy.
  10. Frost the cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the completely cooled cake. Slice into servings and enjoy.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter and peanut butter are softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the cake tender.
  • You can substitute regular milk for buttermilk by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a nuttier texture, consider adding chopped peanuts to the batter or frosting.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: peanut butter cake, old-fashioned cake, peanut butter frosting, classic dessert, moist cake, homemade cake

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