Best 8 Peanut Butter Cake Paula Deen Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Peanut Butter Cake, inspired by the culinary genius of Paula Deen. This moist and fluffy cake is a symphony of peanut butter flavors, perfectly balanced with a rich and creamy frosting. It's a nostalgic Southern treat that will transport you back to childhood memories.

In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey, providing you with Paula Deen's original Peanut Butter Cake recipe, along with two additional variations: a gluten-free peanut butter cake and a healthier peanut butter cake made with almond flour. Each recipe caters to different dietary preferences, ensuring that everyone can indulge in this classic dessert.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a peanut butter cake baking adventure!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



Peanut Butter Cake image

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.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER GOOEY BUTTER CAKE



Chocolate Peanut Butter Gooey Butter Cake image

Paula makes gooey dessert magic with chocolate cake mix, cream cheese and peanut butter.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     baking     christmas     classics     dessert     potluck     southern cooking     sweets

Time 20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/4 oz) package chocolate cake mix
4 large divided eggs
1 cup (2 sticks), melted, divided butter
1 (8 oz) package softened cream cheese
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups confectioner's sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F. Spray a 13×9 inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • Add the cake mix, 1 egg and 1 stick melted butter to a large bowl and beat with an electric hand held mixer until combined. Scrape the mixture into the prepared baking pan and pat down evenly.
  • Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and beat well until smooth. Beat in the 3 eggs, one at a time. Add the peanut butter, vanilla and stick of butter. Add the powdered sugar in last and beat until well mixed.
  • Evenly spread the mixture over the cake batter using a rubber spatula. Bake for 40-50 minutes. The center of the cake should still be slightly gooey when finished baking.

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



Peanut Butter Cake image

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

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE (PAULA DEEN)



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This looked delicious. I am posting for safe keeping. Hope to make this soon. She poured the warm frosting over the hot cake. She also added the vanilla to the frosting after it was taken off the burner. She also added whipped cream to the piece she was eating,

Provided by Jane from Ohio

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

cake
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup milk, plus
2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
frosting
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup butter (8 tablespoons)
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup salted peanuts
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375-degree if use a metal pan.
  • 325 degrees if using a glass dish.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together.
  • Add graham cracker crumbs
  • peanut butter.
  • shortening
  • milk and vanilla.
  • beat mixture with electric mixer on low until moistened.
  • then beat on meduim for 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs
  • beat for 1 minute.
  • Bake in greased 9 x 13 inch pan for.
  • 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Do not remove from pan to cool.
  • For the frosting.
  • mix all of the ingredients together.
  • Pour into saucepan.
  • bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 1 minute.
  • Cool slightly
  • With wooden spoon handle.
  • poke holes in the cake.
  • then pour the warm frosting over it.

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



Peanut Butter Cake image

Peanut butter cake is a yummy cake that's easy to make with a warm frosting poured over. Mix confectioner's sugar, cocoa, butter, heavy cream, peanuts and 2 capfulls vanilla together. Boil for 1 minute. Cool slightly.

Provided by Paula Deen

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup at least, if using more, decrease shortening by an equal amount peanut butter
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon plus 2 capfulls for frosting vanilla
3 eggs
2 cups confectioner's sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
8 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 °F baking with a metal dish; 325 °F if using a glass dish. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together. Add graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, shortening, milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat mixture with electric mixer on low until moistened, then beat on medium for 2 minutes. Add eggs and beat for 1 minute. Bake in greased 9 x 13-inch pan for 30 to 35 minutes. Do note remove from pan.
  • Frosting:
  • Mix confectioner's sugar, cocoa, butter, heavy cream, peanuts and 2 capfulls vanilla together. Heat in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Cool slightly. With a wooden spoon handle, poke a few holes in the cake, then pour warm frosting over it.

PEANUT BUTTER LAYER CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



Peanut Butter Layer Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting image

This recipe is for the peanut butter-obsessed. The cake itself is substantial but also tender. Be sure you don't skip the last 2 minutes of beating incorporating air into the butter-sugar-egg mixture makes the batter light. Spread a few tablespoons of raspberry jam on each cake layer along with the peanut butter for an easy PB&J upgrade!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 6h10m

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pans
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
5 large egg whites
Pinch fine salt
1 1/4 cups smooth peanut butter
4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Crushed peanut brittle, for decorating

Steps:

  • For the cake: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees F. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans, and line the bottom of each with a round piece of parchment. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda together onto a piece of parchment or into a large bowl.
  • Beat the butter, brown sugar, peanut butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and creamy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the side of the bowl as needed. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until the mixture is light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low, and add the flour mixture in 3 additions and the milk in 2 additions, beginning and ending with the flour. Beat until just combined.
  • Evenly divide the batter among the prepared cake pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pans for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Invert each onto a cooling rack, and remove the parchment. (The cakes can be stored at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap, for 1 day.)
  • For the buttercream: Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a saucepan large enough to hold the heatproof bowl of a stand mixer above the water.
  • Whisk together the granulated sugar, egg whites and salt in the stand mixer bowl. Set the bowl above the boiling water, and whisk until the mixture is warm to the touch and the sugar has completely dissolved. Transfer the bowl to the stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat at medium-high speed until cool and the whites hold stiff peaks, about 5 minutes. Beat in 3/4 cup of the peanut butter until smooth. Beat in a couple of chunks of butter at a time, making sure the pieces are incorporated before adding more. Continue beating on medium-high speed until the buttercream thickens into stiff peaks. (The mixture at some point may appear to be very liquidy, but continue to beat.) Beat in the vanilla.
  • To assemble: Slice each cake in half, for a total of 4 cake rounds. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup peanut butter on 3 of the rounds, dividing evenly. Put 1 round, peanut butter-side up, on a cake stand or serving platter, and spread about 3/4 cup of the buttercream on top, leaving about a 1/2-inch border all around. Repeat with 2 more layers of peanut-buttered cake and buttercream. Place the last cake round (without the peanut butter) on top. Frost the outside of the cake with the remaining buttercream. Refrigerate the cake until it sets up (this makes it possible to cut neat slices), at least 4 hours up to overnight. Sprinkle the top with peanut brittle before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

CHOCOLATY-PEANUT BUTTER ENCRUSTED RUM CAKE



Chocolaty-Peanut Butter Encrusted Rum Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 6h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 -ounce milk chocolate candy bar
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 package yellow cake mix with pudding in the mix
1 3/4 -ounce package instant vanilla pudding
1/2 cup light rum
1 stick butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light rum
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup crushed peanut butter crunch candy bar (recommended: Butterfinger)
4 -ounces milk chocolate candy bar
1/8 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1/4 cup crushed peanut butter crunch candy bar (recommended: Butterfinger)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Lightly spray coat of nonstick spray, then butter and flour bottom of bundt pan. Sprinkle chopped pecans onto the buttered pan.
  • To make the batter, melt chocolate with 1/4 cup water by microwaving it for approximately 30 seconds and stir. In large mixing bowl, add melted chocolate mixture, eggs, oil, cake mix, pudding, and rum. Mix well. Pour batter in bundt pan and cook for 50 to 60 minutes.
  • To make the primary glaze, gently boil butter, sugar, rum, water and crushed Butterfinger candy bar. When cake is ready, remove from oven and place on foil-covered hot plate. Prick top of cake with fork several times around top. Pour glaze over top of cake, saturating evenly. Use all of the glaze.
  • Let it sit for 25 to 30 minutes. Get cake plate and put serving side down over top of bundt cake pan, thus inverting cake. Cover cake plate with dome and let sit 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
  • To make the secondary glaze, melt milk chocolate candy bar, half-and-half, butter, water, and chocolate syrup. Stir well, then heavily drizzle glaze over top of cake and down the sides.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup of crushed peanut butter crunch bar over top and let fall down sides. Serve.

PEANUT BUTTER GOOEY CAKE



Peanut Butter Gooey Cake image

A treat for special occasions. Chocolate cake with peanut butter, Kids will love it, I know adults that love it. Recipe comes courtesy Paula Deen.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 egg
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees; lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • To make cake: combine all the ingredients and mix well with an electric mixer; PAT the mixture into the bottom of the lightly greased baking pan.
  • Prepare filling; In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth; add eggs, vanilla, and butter and beat together; add powdered sugar and mix well.
  • Spread peanut butter mixture over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes; MAKE SURE NOT TO OVERBAKE, the center will be a little GOOEY.
  • Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, ENJOY.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 822.3, Fat 49.4, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 158.4, Sodium 771.8, Carbohydrate 88.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 66.9, Protein 13.9

Tips:

  • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the batter mix together more smoothly.
  • Use creamy peanut butter for a richer flavor and a smoother texture. Chunky peanut butter can be used, but the cake will have a more rustic texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can make the cake dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Paula Deen's Peanut Butter Cake is an easy and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy crumb, rich peanut butter flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. Follow the tips above to ensure that your cake turns out perfectly every time.

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