Family-Favorite Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Family-Favorite Peanut Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 1 cup water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; FROSTING; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 2 tablespoons fat-free milk; 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
FROSTING
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a large saucepan, bring peanut butter, butter and water just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat; stir in the flour, sugar, buttermilk, applesauce, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, salt and baking soda until smooth.
2
Pour into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
3
In a small saucepan, melt butter and peanut butter over medium heat; add milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Gradually whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm cake. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

1247

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 6 tablespoons butter, cubed, 1 cup water, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Family-Favorite Peanut Butter Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Family-Favorite Peanut Butter Cake

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