Peanut Butter Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of this decadent Peanut Butter Cake. Layers of moist peanut butter cake are stacked with creamy peanut butter cream cheese frosting and topped with chocolate cookie crumbs for the ultimate dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 6-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Cake
- 230 grams (1 cup / 2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 180 grams (1 cup) brown sugar
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar
- 250 grams (1 cup) smooth peanut butter*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 280 grams (2 cups) plain flour or all-purpose flour
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) full fat or whole milk
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
- 250 grams (1 and 1/4 cup) full fat block cream cheese, room temperature
- 115 grams (1/2 cup / 1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 125 grams (1/2 cup) smooth peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 435 grams (3 and 1/2 cups) icing sugar or powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons full fat or whole milk
Chocolate Cookie Crumbs
- 105 grams (3/4 cup) plain flour or all-purpose flour
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornflour or corn starch
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 60 grams (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Peanut Butter Cake – Preheat oven. Beat butter and sugars, add peanut butter and vanilla. Add eggs and remaining ingredients. Bake, cool, and cut into layers.
- Chocolate Crumbs – Mix dry ingredients, add melted butter, spread on tray, and bake.
- Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting – Beat butter, cream cheese, peanut butter, and vanilla. Add sugar and milk until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake – Layer cake, frosting, and cookie crumbs. Chill before serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Adjust sugar levels in frosting to suit your taste preferences.
- Store leftover cake in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (estimated)
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 30g
- Sodium: Approximately 350mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 8g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 85mg
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