PEANUT BUTTER CAKE

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Our Test Kitchen combines the popular flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a mini layer cake that's delectable and attractive. Make sure to store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons beaten egg, divided
6 tablespoons 2% milk, divided
6 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cake flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon salted peanuts, chopped
1 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 ounces), broken into squares

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons egg and 2 tablespoons milk. Stir in 3 tablespoons sugar and chocolate. Cook and stir over medium heat until chocolate is melted and mixture comes just to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., In a small bowl, cream shortening and remaining sugar. Add remaining egg. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with remaining milk. Add chocolate mixture; mix well., Pour into a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Split cake horizontally in half; level top., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese. Gradually beat in milk and peanut butter. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with peanuts. Garnish with candy bar. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CH Umar
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This cake is a must-try for peanut butter lovers. It's easy to make and the results are incredible. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


Awais jutt Jutt
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand. The peanut butter flavor is delicious and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Timothy McCormick
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This cake is amazing! The peanut butter flavor is perfect, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Osthir Boy Siam
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I decided to give this cake a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is light and airy. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this cake.


SOHAIB Prince
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This cake is delicious! The peanut butter flavor is perfect and the frosting is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


Donzong Boris
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Shahbaz Mahi
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This cake is a must-try for peanut butter lovers. It's easy to make and the results are incredible. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


Christine Pascual
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I'm a big fan of peanut butter and this cake did not disappoint. It's rich, moist, and full of peanut butter flavor. The frosting is also delicious and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves peanut butter.


Serenity March
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand. The peanut butter flavor is delicious and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Md Tanvir Md Tanvir
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kelvin Sequeira
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This cake is amazing! The peanut butter flavor is perfect, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Bissojit Shaha
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I decided to give this cake a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is light and airy. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this cake.


Andrea Westbrook
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The peanut butter flavor is rich and decadent, and the frosting is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


Wanaa Wavna
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best peanut butter cake he had ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe.


Evan Cutshall
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This peanut butter cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the peanut butter frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


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