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Peanut Butter Cake

Peanut Butter Cake

The ultimate comfort food, this Peanut Butter Cake is moist, rich, and perfect for any occasion. With its creamy frosting and nutty flavor, it's sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Make this delectable cake tonight and savor each bite!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Frying Pan
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.33 cups coconut oil at room temperature or oil of choice
  • 0.33 cups natural unsweetened peanut butter
  • 1 cups brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cups buttermilk can substitute with milk and vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups natural unsweetened peanut butter for frosting
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar can use less if preferred
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream at room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup of natural unsweetened peanut butter, 1/3 cup of coconut oil, and 1 cup of brown sugar. Beat until creamy.
  • Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until just combined.
  • Alternately add the dry mixture and 1 cup of buttermilk to the wet mixture, beating until combined.
  • Grease a 9X3 inch round baking pan and pour the batter into it.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  • Let the cake cool for 5 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting, combine 1 cup of natural unsweetened peanut butter and 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter. Beat until smooth.
  • Add 3 cups of powdered sugar gradually, beating until combined, then add heavy cream to reach spreadable consistency.
  • Cut the cooled cake in half and frost the bottom layer, then stack and frost the top layer.

Notes

  • Tip 1: To cut back on calories, bake the cake in a 9X13 cake pan as a sheet cake and make half the amount of frosting.
  • Tip 2: For a more moist version, poke holes in the sheet cake and drizzle a honey glaze over it.
  • Tip 3: For chocolate frosting, add cocoa powder to the frosting.
  • Tip 4: For a Nutella variation, add Nutella to the frosting.
  • Tip 5: Pour chocolate ganache over it for an ultra-decadent dessert.
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