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

Meer Shahzain
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This cake is a bit too sweet for me, but it's still a good recipe.


Witonze Anitah
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I love the rich, creamy frosting on this cake. It's the perfect complement to the moist, fluffy cake.


Bereket tariku Kambo
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This cake is a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.


hugo Leon
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I've been making this cake for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


James Prince
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This is a great recipe for a classic peanut butter cake. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mohammed Faisal
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.


Logan “Cipher” Cipher
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe.


Jesse Montanye
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I love how moist and flavorful this cake is. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Vlad Bleoanca
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Paige Lilac
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Nicey Cook
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This is the best peanut butter cake I've ever had! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I can't get enough of it.


Md Tamjid
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and the ingredients are all pantry staples. I usually add a little extra peanut butter to the frosting, just because I love peanut butter so much.


Duck Queen
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This peanut butter cake is a family favorite for a reason! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that it's not too dense, so it's perfect for any occasion.