Peanut Butter Sheet Cake
User Reviews
5
Peanut Butter Sheet Cake
Description
Peanut Butter Sheet Cake highlights the distinctive flavor of peanut butter incorporated directly into the cake batter along with traditional cake ingredients such as butter, sugar, eggs, and milk. The batter is prepared by first melting peanut butter for better mixing, then creaming it with butter and sugar until smooth. Eggs and vanilla add richness and aroma. Flour, baking soda, and salt are gently sifted in to create a tender crumb. Baked in a 9x13 pan, it produces a thin, sheet-like cake that bakes evenly.
The cake is topped with a generous layer of peanut butter frosting while still warm, which softens slightly and creates a creamy, rich top layer. This cake offers a dense yet soft texture with the distinctive nutty flavor of peanut butter as the star. It works well for parties or family desserts where you want a peanut butter dessert without fuss.
The recipe relies on regular peanut butter (not natural) for better texture and spreadability. Serving is straightforward by cutting into squares. This sheet cake stores well for a few days and can be doubled if a larger quantity is needed.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup peanut butter , do not use natural
- 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups peanut butter frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with baking spray.
- Microwave your peanut butter for 30 seconds in a microwave safe bowl (covered with a wet paper towel) until runny.
- To your stand mixer, add peanut butter, butter and sugar and cream on high speed for 1 minute.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla until well combined.
- On the lowest speed setting add in the milk and water until smooth.
- Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
- On lowest speed setting add in flour in batches until just combined.
- Pour into baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Spread the Peanut Butter Frosting evenly over the cake while it's still warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 232mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
