Best 4 School Time Peanut Butter Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the classic flavors of childhood with our delectable School Time Peanut Butter Cake. This irresistible treat takes you back to the days of packed lunches and cafeteria delights, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Immerse yourself in the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter, perfectly complemented by a fluffy, moist cake. Our recipe collection features various takes on this beloved classic, including a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions. Whether you prefer a traditional cake, a sheet cake, or even a bundt cake, we've got you covered. Step into the world of nostalgia and embark on a culinary journey with our School Time Peanut Butter Cake extravaganza.

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BEST PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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Simply THE best peanut butter cake EVER!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the Cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup coconut oil (, at room temperature or oil of choice (I use coconut oil). Note: Oil yields a moister cake than butter)
1/3 cup natural unsweetened peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
1 cup natural unsweetened peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter (, softened)
3 cups powdered (confectioner's) sugar ((can use less if preferred) )
up to 1/2 cup heavy cream (, at room temperature)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.In a large mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, oil, and brown sugar. Beat until combined and creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat just until combined.Alternately add the flour and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beating just until combined. Be careful not to over-beat or the cake will be dense and dry. A few small lumps of flour is fine.
  • Grease a 9X3 inch round baking pan (I use Magic Line pans). Pour the batter into the pan.Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out moist (not wet with batter but moist. If the toothpick is dry, the cake is over-baked and will be dry). Let the cake sit in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To Make the Frosting: In the meantime place the peanut butter and butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, continuing to beat. Add the heavy cream until you reach a spreadable consistency. (Note: This is a fairly stiff frosting.)Cut the cooled cake in half horizontally. Frost the bottom half of the cake and down the sides. Place the top layer of the cake, upside down, on top of the bottom layer. Frost the top layer and down the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 42 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 482 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 39 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SCHOOL LUNCH PEANUT BUTTER CAKE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



School Lunch Peanut Butter Cake Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by á-162246

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/3 c shortening, 1/3 c peanut butter, 3/4 c sugar, 3/4 c brown sugar, 1 c milk, 2 eggs, 1 t vanilla, 2 or 2 1/4 c flour, 1/2 t salt, 2 t baking powder,
Peanut Butter Frosting: 1/3 c peanut butter, 2 T butter, 2 c powdered sugar, 2 T cream, 1/2 c chopped peanuts.

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and peanut butter with the sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Add the milk gradually and then the eggs and vanilla. Mix the flour with the salt and baking powder and slowing add to the creamed mixture, blending well. Pour into a lightly greased and floured 9 x 13 pan and bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes.

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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This is one of my favorite cake recipes given to me from a co-worker. It is the best peanut butter cake you will ever eat. The icing is like fudge.

Provided by Karen Pugh

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup water
½ cup butter
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup butter
½ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Whisk flour, white sugar, and baking soda together in a bowl. Beat 1/2 cup milk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into flour mixture using an electric mixer on low until smooth.
  • Cook and stir water, 1/2 cup butter, vegetable oil, and 1/2 cup peanut butter together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir peanut butter mixture into flour mixture until batter is well mixed; pour onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup peanut butter together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth; add 1/3 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk confectioners' sugar into mixture until icing is smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour icing over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 199.6 mg, Sugar 50.9 g

SCHOOL-TIME PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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This is my revision of a Peanut Butter cake served in our lunchroom/cafeteria when I was in grade school. The original recipe was printed in the local newspaper; and this is similar to one served in the school lunchroom. We loved Peanut Butter Cake day! You can dust the cake with Confectioners' sugar; a Vanilla frosting; or the...

Provided by Pat Morris

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 c solid shortening (such as crisco)
1 1/4 c brown sugar, packed
2/3 c peanut butter
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 c all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2/3 c milk
FOR PEANUT BUTTER ICING
1 stick butter
1/2 c peanut butter
1/3 c buttermilk (you can make your own -see hint, below.)
1 tsp vanilla
1 lb confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Beat shortening with brown sugar, until mixture is creamy. Blend in peanut butter until mixture is smooth.
  • 3. Beat in eggs, one at a time and vanilla; set aside.
  • 4. Sift flour with baking powder and salt and add to the peanut butter mixture, alternately with milk. Divide into two greased 9-inch cake pans OR a 9"x12" cake pan. I usually use the 9"x12" pan as it reminds me of my school days -they baked it in a sheet pan, and cut it into squares for us.
  • 5. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cakes test done -in a preheated 350 degrees F oven. Cool in pans for 10 minutes then turn out onto racks and frost when completely cooled.
  • 6. NOTE: If you are icing the cake with the Peanut Butter Icing below, don't let the cake(s) cool -put icing on hot cake.
  • 7. TOPPING/ICING: You can sprinkle confectioners' sugar on top of the cake if you bake in a sheet cake pan OR, if you bake layers (or a sheet cake), you can frost with a Vanilla Frosting OR use the Peanut Butter Icing (Very close to the icing used on the cake during my grammar school days.). It is very good -not too sweet. Directions are in the next step -step 8.
  • 8. FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER ICING: Bring to a boil 1 stick of butter, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/3 cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla; bring to a boil, then add 1 lb. powdered sugar, mix well, and pour over hot cake.
  • 9. HINT: If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice to 1/3 cup of milk; let it sit for 5 minutes. You will have the equivalent of 1/3 cup buttermilk.
  • 10. Share a piece of cake with me -I cut you a piece. ENJOY!!!

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • If you don't have a mixer, you can cream the butter and sugar together by hand with a wooden spoon.
  • Be sure to measure your flour correctly. Too much flour will make the cake dry and crumbly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

This school time peanut butter cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, rich peanut butter flavor, and decadent chocolate frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this school time peanut butter cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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