Makeover Peanut Butter Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Makeover Peanut Butter Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 2 egg whites; 1/2 cup peanut butter chips, melted and cooled; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups buttermilk; 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup peanut butter chips, melted and cooled; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; Unsalted peanuts, optional

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 egg whites
1/2 cup peanut butter chips, melted and cooled
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup peanut butter chips, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar
Unsalted peanuts, optional

1
Coat two 9-in. round baking pans with cooking spray and line with waxed paper. Coat the paper with cooking spray and dust with flour; set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in the egg, egg whites, melted chips, applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to peanut butter mixture alternately with buttermilk.
2
Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, melted chips, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with peanuts if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

1920

kcal

Calories

Fat

263

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: 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 2 egg whites, and more.

Yes, Makeover Peanut Butter Layer 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.

Makeover Peanut Butter Layer Cake

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