GRAHAM CRACKER CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

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If you've ever had a snack of graham crackers smeared with peanut butter, then this cake is perfect for you. We added graham flour and a touch of cinnamon to the vanilla cake layers for the quintessential graham-cracker flavor. It's then stacked high with creamy peanut butter frosting for a fun and nostalgic treat.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups graham flour (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs plus 2 large yolks, at room temperature
2 cups buttermilk, well-shaken
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • For the cake: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly coat two 9-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bottoms with parchment rounds; lightly coat parchment with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk together both of the flours, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon in a large bowl until combined. Beat the butter, granulated sugar and vanilla in another bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the whole eggs and yolks one at a time, beating to blend between additions and occasionally scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl, until the batter is completely combined, smooth and creamy. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Scrape the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Smooth the tops. Bake, rotating the pans from left to right halfway through, until the cakes are a light golden brown and a tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let the cakes cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the sides of the cakes and invert onto the wire rack. Remove the parchment and let the cakes cool completely.
  • For the frosting: Beat the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until very smooth, about 5 minutes. Add the cream, then continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes longer. Set aside at room temperature until ready to assemble.
  • To assemble: Place one cake domed-side down on a platter. Spread 1 cup of the frosting evenly over the top. Place the remaining cake domed-side up on top. Spread the top with 1 1/2 cups of frosting. Frost the sides of the cake with 1 1/2 cups of frosting and smooth out completely to make an even crumb coat. (It's okay if some of the cake shows through. This is just a base layer.) Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the frosting set. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides, smoothing it out with a large offset spatula.

Kim Woolsey
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This cake is simply irresistible.


Sabrina Shafe
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I'm already planning on making this cake again next week.


Eustaki Theodori
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This cake is sure to be a hit at your next party.


Hema Witehira
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different variations.


Kamal Arif
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Brian Kipngeno
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves graham cracker cakes and peanut butter frosting.


Oppong Samuel
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This cake is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.


Bianca Mandy
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Overall, I was really happy with this recipe. It was easy to make and it turned out delicious.


MONKEY's
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I found the instructions a bit confusing, but I was able to figure it out eventually. The cake turned out great, so it was worth the effort.


Sinned Oetam
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I'm sure others would love it.


Christopher Trull
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I'm so glad I did! The frosting was surprisingly light and fluffy, and the graham cracker crust was the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Jonathan S
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add more peanut butter frosting. It's so good, I can't get enough of it!


Ann menz
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This cake is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthdays, parties, and even just for a weeknight dessert.


Joy Brian
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of nuts and fruits and it's always delicious.


Naeem Kalyar
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my potluck.


Johnny Martens
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! My family loved it.


Isabirye Asad
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I'm not usually a fan of graham cracker cakes, but this one changed my mind. The peanut butter frosting was the perfect complement to the sweet and crumbly crust.


Aremun Oluwapelumi
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This graham cracker cake with peanut butter frosting was an absolute delight! The combination of the crunchy graham cracker crust and the smooth, creamy peanut butter frosting was heavenly.


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