Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup whole milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Beat in the peanut butter until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, and mixing well after each addition.
7. Stir in the chopped peanuts, if using.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting.
10. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and peanut butter until creamy.
11. Add the powdered sugar and milk, and beat until smooth.
12. When the cake is done, cool it in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Once the cake is cool, spread the frosting over the top of the cake.
14. Enjoy your homemade peanut butter cake!

Nutrition

• Calories: 560
• Total Fat: 35g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Cholesterol: 110mg
• Sodium: 430mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 52g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 35g
• Protein: 11g

Tips and Variations

• If you don't have chopped peanuts, you can substitute them with chopped walnuts or pecans.
• If you like your cake sweeter, you can add more sugar to the frosting.
• If you prefer a lighter cake, you can substitute the whole milk with skim milk or almond milk.
• You can also make this cake in a round cake pan and layer it with frosting for a more elegant presentation.
• If you're feeling adventurous, you can add chocolate chips to the batter for a chocolate and peanut butter cake.

Conclusion