Southern Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Southern Peanut Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 C. all-purpose flour; 2 C. sugar; 1 t. baking soda; 1/2 t. salt; 1 C. water; 3/4 C. butter or margarine; 1/2 C. chunky peanut butter; 1/4 C. vegetable oil; 2 eggs; 1/2 C. buttermilk; 1 t. vanilla; GLAZE:; 2/3 C. sugar; 1/3 C. evaporated milk; 1 T. butter or margarine; 1/3 C. chunky peanut butter; 1/3 C. miniature marshmallows; 1/2 t. vanilla

Servings: persons

2 C. all-purpose flour
2 C. sugar
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1 C. water
3/4 C. butter or margarine
1/2 C. chunky peanut butter
1/4 C. vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/2 C. buttermilk
1 t. vanilla
GLAZE:
2/3 C. sugar
1/3 C. evaporated milk
1 T. butter or margarine
1/3 C. chunky peanut butter
1/3 C. miniature marshmallows
1/2 t. vanilla

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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil; stir in peanut butter and oil until blended. Add to dry ingredients; mix well. Combine eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; add to peanut butter mixture. Mix well.
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2. Pour into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
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3. Meanwhile, combine sugar, milk and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the peanut butter, marshmallows and vanilla until marshmallows are melted. Spoon over warm cake and carefully spread over the top. Cool completely.

2391

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

269

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: 2 C. all-purpose flour, 2 C. sugar, 1 t. baking soda, 1/2 t. salt, and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

Southern Peanut Butter Cake

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