Peanut Butter Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/2 cup peanut butter chips, melted; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups milk; Frosting; 1 cup peanut butter chips, melted; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 -3 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

Cake
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter chips, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
Frosting
1 cup peanut butter chips, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 -3 tablespoons milk

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add melted peanut butter chips and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
3
Pour into two greased and floured 9-inch round baking pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat the melted peanut butter chips, cream cheese, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy. Add confectioner's sugar alternately with enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

2025

kcal

Calories

Fat

286

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: Cake, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1/2 cup peanut butter chips, melted, and more.

Yes, 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.

Peanut Butter Layer Cake

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