Best 4 Peanut Butter Jelly Snack Cake Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the delectable Peanut Butter Jelly Snack Cake, a harmonious blend of classic flavors in a moist and fluffy cake. This delightful treat features a tender vanilla cake base generously swirled with creamy peanut butter and fruity jelly, creating a captivating taste experience in every bite. Topped with a luscious peanut butter frosting, this cake is a symphony of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

The recipe also includes variations for those with dietary restrictions, including a gluten-free version for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. For a vegan alternative, there's a plant-based version that uses almond butter and coconut oil, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delectable treat. Additionally, the recipe provides instructions for a funfetti variation, adding a touch of whimsy and color to the classic combination.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER 'N' JELLY CAKE



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I made this fun and flavorful peanut butter and jelly cake for my son's first birthday. He just turned 33, and he still has to have his favorite treat. Kids of any age have a hard time turning down peanut butter and jelly-especially when it comes tucked into cake and frosting! -Linda Graybill, Sebring, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup peanut butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon peanut butter
1-3/4 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 to 6 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 cup grape jelly
Dry roasted peanuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans. In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to peanut butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Pour into prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and peanut butter until smooth. Add the vanilla, confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with jelly. Top with the remaining cake layer; frost top and sides of cake with frosting. Garnish with additional jelly and peanuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY SNACK CAKE



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Make and share this Peanut Butter & Jelly Snack Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup strawberry jelly or 1 cup grape jelly

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add milk, peanut butter, eggs and butter. Beat at low speed until mixed. Then beat on medium speed for one minute, scraping the sides of the bowl constantly.
  • Spread about two-thirds of the batter into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Stir jelly and spoon over batter. Drop remaining batter in small mounds on top of the jelly. Sprinkle with Crumb Topping.
  • Crumb Topping: In a small mixing bowl stir together 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 1/2 cup flour. Cut in 1/4 cup peanut butter and 3 tablespoons butter until crumbly.
  • Bake in a 350 F oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CAKE



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This nostalgic PB&J cake is a whimsical nod to the lunchbox favorite. The "bread" of this towering dessert sandwich is a tender white cake baked in square pans and sliced horizontally into four layers. Trimming away the top golden-brown crust of the cake gives it the appearance of white sandwich bread. If you'd prefer, you could use a box cake mix in place of the homemade cake--just be aware that your layers may not be as thick. The peanut butter-cream cheese filling is incredibly easy to mix up, and you can use whatever flavor jam or jelly that you prefer!

Provided by Darcy Lenz

Categories     SEO Review     Novelty & Specialty Cake

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

baking spray
3 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk, at room temperature
6 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 pinch kosher salt
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
1 ¼ cups strawberry jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 8-inch square baking pans with baking spray. Line the bottom of each pan with a square piece of parchment paper. Spray parchment with baking spray, then flour each parchment-lined pan, shaking away any excess flour.
  • Whisk cake flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture, alternately with the milk, with the mixer running on low speed, beginning and ending with the flour.
  • Beat egg whites in a clean mixing bowl at medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into the batter. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes tests clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool the cakes in the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pans and turn cakes out onto the wire rack. Remove parchment paper and cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Working on one at a time, transfer cakes to a large cutting board or work surface. Trim the golden brown, rounded top off of each cake using a large serrated knife. Slice each cake in half horizontally to yield 4 slices.
  • Prepare the filling: beat peanut butter, cream cheese, honey, butter, and salt together at medium speed until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until smooth. Beat in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. The peanut butter mixture should be loose enough to be spreadable.
  • Place jelly in a small mixing bowl and whisk to loosen.
  • Carefully transfer one cake layer to a cake plate or serving platter. Gently spread 1/3 of the peanut butter mixture over the cake, spreading all the way to the edges. Spread 1/3 of the jelly over the peanut butter layer. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with peanut butter filling and jelly. Repeat with the third layer, remaining filling and jelly. Place the final cake layer on top, trimmed side up. Slice diagonally for a sandwich effect.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 769 calories, Carbohydrate 116.9 g, Cholesterol 55.5 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 417.3 mg, Sugar 84.2 g

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CAKE



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Kiddo's love it and adults are REALLY surprised!! All the flavors you've loved your whole life! I created this cake for my kids and now their kids love it too. Great "carry" cake or fun Birthday cake for the PB&J lover.

Provided by cracker cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
water
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (1/3 ounce) box grape Jell-O
3/4 cup grape jelly
1/2 cup butter (1stick)
1 cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350'F.
  • Grease sides and bottom of 13x9 pan.
  • In large mixing bowl, blend eggs, oil, water and cake mix until blended. Beat on medium speed with mixer about 2 minutes. Pour into pan and bake until done about 25-30 minutes.
  • While cake is baking: boil 1 cup water, remove from heat and stir in Jello until dissolved. Add grape jelly and stir til jelly melted and dissolved.
  • When cake tests done, remove from oven. While hot, poke holes throughout top of cake (I use handle of wooden spoon). Pour grape Jello mixture all over top of hot cake letting mix into all holes. Set aside to cool on rack.
  • In large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, peanut butter, vanilla and salt. With mixer at medium speed, mix about 2 minutes til well blended and somewhat fluffy. Add confectioners sugar 1 cup at a time(stop the mixer to add!) Beat on medium til all sugar is incorporated and consistency is thick frosting. Spread on cooled cake covering entire top with thick layer of frosting. As a finishing touch, I add a TINY sprinkling of salt to top of frosting or crushed salted peanuts.

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and spreadable filling.
  • If you don't have grape jelly, you can use any other flavor of jelly or jam that you like.
  • For a fun twist, try using different types of bread, such as chocolate bread or banana bread.
  • If you want a gooey center, don't overmix the batter.
  • For a crispy crust, bake the cake at a high temperature for a short period of time.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter and jelly snack cake is an easy-to-make and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist crumb, gooey center, and crispy crust, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give this peanut butter and jelly snack cake a try.

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