Moist Peanut Butter Cake Recipe
This moist peanut butter cake is packed with rich flavor and a tender, dense texture, topped with melt-in-your-mouth frosting. A decadent treat for peanut butter lovers, it's the ultimate indulgence with fudgy icing and perfect crumb.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking pan or cake tins
- Electric mixer
- Saucepan
- Spatula
- Whisk
- Toothpick
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- Cake Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Sweeteners
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup soft brown sugar
- Key Flavor Ingredient
- 1 cup smooth unsweetened peanut butter
- Moisture and Texture
- ½ cup vegetable oil or coconut oil
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk
- Eggs and Dairy
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Frosting
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- Tangy Touch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Ingredients
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease baking pan or cake tins
- Sift flour, baking soda, cornstarch, salt
- Mixing Wet Ingredients
- Combine butter, vegetable oil, sugar, and peanut butter
- Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well
- Mix in vanilla extract and buttermilk
- Combining Dry and Wet Ingredients
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture
- Fold with a spatula to avoid overmixing
- Result: smooth, creamy batter
- Baking the Cake
- Pour batter into prepared pan, distribute evenly
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack
- Making the Frosting
- Melt butter and peanut butter together in a saucepan
- Stir in milk, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt
- Mix until smooth and creamy
- Assembling the Cake
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake
- Optionally, add ganache or drizzle with chocolate
- Storing the Cake
- Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 days
- Alternatively, wrap tightly and refrigerate for freshness
Notes
You can add a ganache or drizzle over the cake for extra indulgence.
The frosting is creamy and can be modified with a chocolate drizzle or mini chocolate chips.
Refrigerate the cake to preserve freshness, as the frosting contains cream.