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Peanut Butter Cake

Peanut Butter Cake That Will Make You Feel Nostalgic

This Peanut Butter Cake is a delightful dessert that brings nostalgia and comfort with its rich peanut butter flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider substituting with whole wheat flour.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Fresh baking powder is essential.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Works with acidic ingredients.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Natural peanut butter can be less sweet.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Increased brown sugar can provide more moisture.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds caramel notes.
  • 3 Large Eggs Best at room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can be substituted with milk and lemon juice.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Peanut Butter Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Cream the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix thoroughly, then incorporate vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and avoid overmixing after adding dry ingredients to maintain fluffiness.

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