SALTED PEANUT CAKE
My mother-in-law shared this treasured family recipe with me. We adore the tender nutty cake with its smooth frosting. When my husband, Ralph, finds I've fixed this dessert, he's one happy man!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 16-20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg; beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Set aside 3/4 cup peanuts for topping. Stir remaining peanuts into batter. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, for the frosting, combine the flour and the milk in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool completely. In a bowl, cream the butter and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Add the cooled flour mixture and the vanilla; beat until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Spread over the cake; sprinkle with the reserved peanuts.
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Yissely Torres
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was pretty good. It was easy to make and the flavor was good. However, I think it could have been better if I had used a different frosting.
Bread Bread2000
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavor is amazing!
Jeff Hemingway
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Ermioni Thanasi
[email protected]I'm not a fan of frosting, so I left it off the cake. It was still delicious.
Aaron Asumadu
[email protected]This cake is very rich, so a little goes a long way. I cut it into small slices and served it with a dollop of whipped cream.
Cole Agbolahan
[email protected]I didn't have any salted peanuts, so I used unsalted peanuts and added a little salt to the batter. It turned out fine.
Afsam Nisar
[email protected]I'm allergic to peanuts, so I had to substitute another nut. I used almonds and the cake turned out great!
Alishba soomro
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved it and the adults thought it was delicious too.
Marialuisa padelford
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover salted peanuts. I always have a bag of them in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses them up.
Muhammad Gill
[email protected]I was disappointed with this cake. It was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was just okay.
Bernice Nyarko
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make! I'm not a baker, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the cake turned out great.
Md Kurven
[email protected]I love the combination of salty and sweet in this cake. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
Samrat Gautam
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a great cake and I would definitely make it again.
Skyla Smith
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Mary karstrom
[email protected]This salted peanut cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture.