Peanut Butter Sheet Cake
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5
Peanut Butter Sheet Cake
Description
This Peanut Butter Sheet Cake includes flour, white and brown sugars, peanut butter, butter, eggs, buttermilk, and baking soda combined to produce a tender, moist cake. The peanut butter and butter are melted together with water to create a flavorful base before mixing with dry ingredients and wet components like eggs and buttermilk.
Baked in a greased jelly roll pan, the cake cooks quickly at 350°F until a knife inserted comes out clean, resulting in a soft yet sturdy texture. The frosting is made by boiling butter, peanut butter, and milk, then gradually whisking in powdered sugar and vanilla to form a glossy glaze poured over the warm cake. This frosting adds a creamy, sweet, and peanutty finish.
The cake serves well as a dessert for casual gatherings or peanut butter enthusiasts. It is typically sliced into squares, with the frosting providing a shiny and rich top layer that complements the cake's flavor.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup peanut butter creamy
- 6 Tablespoons milk
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Cake Directions
- Heat butter, peanut butter, and water in saucepan, whisking until melted and smooth.
- In separate mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
- Pour peanut butter mixture into bowl of dry ingredients and stir together.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk and mix until well combined.
- Pour into a greased jelly roll pan and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes (or until knife inserted in cake comes out clean).
Frosting Directions
- Combine butter, peanut butter, and milk in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, whisking ingredients until everything is incorporated, then remove from heat.
- Slowly add powdered sugar, whisking as you pour, until frosting is smooth. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour the glaze over warm cake, while still in the pan.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on ingredient brands and preparation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 486kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 378mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 494IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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