Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; ⅔ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy); ¾ cup shortening; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 eggs; 2 cups chocolate chips; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 8 tablespoons butter; ⅓ cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
⅔ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
¾ cup shortening
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
2 cups chocolate chips
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
8 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Grease 9-inch by 13-inch pan.
2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F if baking with a metal pan; 325 degrees F if using a glass pan.
3
Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
4
Add graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, shortening, milk, and vanilla.
5
Beat with electric mixer on low until moistened, and then beat on medium for 2 minutes.
6
Add eggs and beat for 1 minute.
7
Pour half of batter into baking dish.
8
Sprinkle on chocolate chips, then top with the rest of the batter.
9
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
10
Do not remove from pan to cool.
11
For the frosting: mix all of the ingredients together.
12
Pour into a saucepan and bring mixture to a boil.
13
Boil for 1 minute.
14
Cool slightly.
15
With a wooden spoon handle, poke a few holes in the cake, and then pour the warm frosting over it.

2064

kcal

Calories

Fat

254

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 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, 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.

Peanut Butter Cake

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