Salted Peanut Cake Recipe

Name: Salted Peanut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 lb salted peanuts, ground; FROSTING; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cake
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 lb salted peanuts, ground
FROSTING
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg; beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Set aside 3/4 cup peanuts for topping. Stir remaining peanuts into batter. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
2
Meanwhile, for the frosting, combine the flour and the milk in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool completely. In a bowl, cream the butter and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Add the cooled flour mixture and the vanilla; beat until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Spread over the cake; sprinkle with the reserved peanuts.

2140

kcal

Calories

152

Fat

169

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Salted Peanut 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.

Salted Peanut Cake

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