Best 4 Family Favorite Peanut Butter Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic dessert with our family-favorite peanut butter cake. This delectable treat combines the rich taste of peanut butter with the fluffy texture of a moist cake, resulting in a tantalizing experience for your taste buds. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover three irresistible variations of this beloved cake: a classic peanut butter cake with creamy peanut butter frosting, a decadent chocolate peanut butter cake with a luscious chocolate ganache, and a delightful peanut butter swirl cheesecake that harmoniously blends the flavors of peanut butter and cheesecake. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this timeless dessert, ensuring an unforgettable treat for peanut butter enthusiasts and cake lovers alike.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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With a creamy peanut butter frosting, this cake really is over-the-top tasty.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Categories     Cakes

Time 3h

Yield 12 squares

Number Of Ingredients 18

Baking spray with flour
3/4 cup (6 oz.) salted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups (about 8 1/2 oz.) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 cup whole buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 ounces cream cheese (from 1 [8-oz.] pkg.), softened
1/2 cup (4 oz.) salted butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 (16-oz.) pkg. powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
1/8 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup dry-roasted, lightly salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13- x 9-inch pan with baking spray with flour; set aside. Beat butter with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Gradually add sugar, and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition and stopping to scrape down side of bowl as needed. Add peanut butter; beat until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. With mixer running on low speed, add flour mixture and buttermilk, in alternating batches, to butter mixture, starting and ending with flour mixture and making sure each addition is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in vanilla. Spoon mixture into prepared pan, and smooth top with a small off-set spatula.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cake is light brown and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes . Remove from oven, and let cool in pan on a wire rack until completely cool, about 2 hours.
  • Prepare the Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until creamy and blended, about 2 minutes. With mixer running on low speed, slowly add powdered sugar and salt, beating until well incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla, and beat on low speed until incorporated, about 10 seconds. Add cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, until frosting reaches desired consistency. Spread frosting over top of cooled cake, and sprinkle with peanuts.

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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This is one of my favorite cake recipes given to me from a co-worker. It is the best peanut butter cake you will ever eat. The icing is like fudge.

Provided by Karen Pugh

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup water
½ cup butter
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup butter
½ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Whisk flour, white sugar, and baking soda together in a bowl. Beat 1/2 cup milk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into flour mixture using an electric mixer on low until smooth.
  • Cook and stir water, 1/2 cup butter, vegetable oil, and 1/2 cup peanut butter together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir peanut butter mixture into flour mixture until batter is well mixed; pour onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup peanut butter together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth; add 1/3 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk confectioners' sugar into mixture until icing is smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour icing over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 199.6 mg, Sugar 50.9 g

FAMILY-FAVORITE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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My grandmother and aunts made this for family gatherings to go along with fresh homemade ice cream. I now share it with my family and friends during special gatherings. -Keith Gable, Goddard, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
FROSTING
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring peanut butter, butter and water just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat; stir in the flour, sugar, buttermilk, applesauce, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, salt and baking soda until smooth., Pour into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes., In a small saucepan, melt butter and peanut butter over medium heat; add milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Gradually whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm cake. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEANUT BUTTER BUNDT CAKE



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This peanut butter Bundt cake with frosting is heavenly to me. I use smooth peanut butter, but crunchy would work, too. -Karen Holt, Rock Hill, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition just until combined. Transfer to prepared pan. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 65-75 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter and sugar. Beat in enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips for Making the Best Peanut Butter Cake:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will ensure that your cake has the best flavor and texture.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and baking soda together before adding them to the batter. This will help to ensure that the cake is light and airy.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter cake is a classic dessert that is loved by people of all ages. It is a moist, flavorful cake with a rich peanut butter frosting. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your peanut butter cake turns out perfect every time. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give this peanut butter cake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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