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Peanut Butter Cake

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This Peanut Butter Cake is a comforting, nostalgic treat that delivers intense nutty flavor in every bite. Made with simple pantry staples like creamy peanut butter, buttermilk, and butter, this cake is incredibly moist and dense. The sour milk tenderizes the flour, resulting in a soft texture that pairs perfectly with a dusting of powdered sugar or a rich chocolate ganache. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dessert for peanut butter lovers, potlucks, or a cozy weekend baking project. Serve it warm or at room temperature for the best experience.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 933.4
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Peanut Butter Cake is a comforting, nostalgic treat that delivers intense nutty flavor in every bite. Made with simple pantry staples like creamy peanut butter, buttermilk, and butter, this cake is incredibly moist and dense. The sour milk tenderizes the flour, resulting in a soft texture that pairs perfectly with a dusting of powdered sugar or a rich chocolate ganache. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dessert for peanut butter lovers, potlucks, or a cozy weekend baking project. Serve it warm or at room temperature for the best experience.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups SUGAR
  • 2 cups SOUR MILK OR BUTTERMILK
  • 1/2 cups BUTTER
  • 2 teaspoons BAKING SODA
  • 1/2 cups PEANUT BUTTER
  • 3 cups FLOUR
  • 2 whole EGGS
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. 2
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. 4
    In a separate small bowl, whisk the baking soda into the sour milk (or buttermilk).
  5. 5
    Gradually add the flour and the milk mixture alternately to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
  6. 6
    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
  7. 7
    Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. 8
    Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting or serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 933.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44.8g69%
Saturated Fat 19.9g100%
Cholesterol 251.0mg84%
Sodium 376.1mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 126.6g43%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 123.3g
Protein 14.3g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: peanut butter, cake, baking, dessert, buttermilk, flour, sugar, butter, eggs, moist, nutty, homemade, comfort food, layer cake, vegetarian
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