Description
A warm, comforting peanut butter cake that captures the essence of home baking with a modern twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 sticks unsalted butter (12 oz / 339 g, softened)
- 2/3 cup smooth peanut butter (178 g)
- 5 cups sifted powdered sugar (568 g)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar (320 g)
- 1 stick unsalted butter (4 oz / 113 g, softened)
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (135 g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (99 g)
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (360 g)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your cake pans by greasing and flouring or lining with parchment paper.
- Beat the 3 sticks of softened butter and 2/3 cup smooth peanut butter until light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the packed brown sugar and continue beating for another 2 minutes.
- Crack in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Pour in the vegetable oil and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Beat the 1 stick of softened butter and 1/2 cup of peanut butter until smooth for the frosting.
- Add the powdered sugar and the 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Frost the top of one layer with frosting, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
For variations, try adding cocoa powder, nuts, or jam between the layers for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peanut butter cake, dessert, baking, comfort food, nostalgic recipe