Peanut Butter Layer Cake Recipe
This moist and delicious peanut butter layer cake is perfect for any peanut butter lover. With rich peanut butter frosting and layers of fluffy cake, it's a decadent treat for any special occasion.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar for frosting
- 0.5 cup heavy cream for frosting
- 1 cup nuts chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and creamy peanut butter to the flour mixture and beat until combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the buttermilk, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat together the confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, and your choice of peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and stack them. Garnish with chopped nuts if desired.
Notes
Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.