Irresistible Peanut Butter Cake with Creamy Frosting
Easy recipes for a dreamy peanut butter cake with creamy frosting. Perfect for every occasion. Comfort food lovers, this is for you!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3-4 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the granulated and brown sugars, beating until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- To prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the peanut butter and softened butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.