Description
A delightful Peanut Butter Cake that combines rich, nutty flavors with a tender crumb for a deliciously comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Creamy frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until creamy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mix, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for a few minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
- Optional: Frost with creamy frosting once cooled.
Notes
For added texture, consider using crunchy peanut butter or adding chocolate chips to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg