Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Ingredients:

Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk

Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup heavy cream (more if needed)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped peanuts (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare Cake Batter:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter together until creamy and smooth.
   • Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and beat until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Mix in the vanilla extract.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
3. Bake the Cakes:
   • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
   • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
   • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Prepare Frosting:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
   • Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add more cream if necessary to achieve a spreadable consistency.
5. Assemble the Cake:
   • Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
   • Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top of the first layer.
   • Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting.
   • Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
   • Sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top of the cake for garnish.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Slice and serve the cake. Enjoy the rich and creamy peanut butter flavor in every bite!

Enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting!

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