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Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

A moist, fluffy, and decadent peanut butter cake with rich flavor, perfect for celebrations or cozy desserts. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 150g 1 ¼ cups All-purpose flour
  • 5g 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1g ¼ tsp Salt
  • 125g ½ cup Unsalted butter (softened)
  • 150g ¾ cup Granulated sugar
  • 125g ½ cup Creamy peanut butter
  • 2 large 2 Eggs
  • 5ml 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 120ml ½ cup Whole milk

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Beat butter, sugar, and peanut butter until fluffy (~3 mins).
  4. Add eggs (one at a time) and vanilla, mixing well.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk (start/end with flour). Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the pan. Bake 30–35 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in the pan for 10 mins, then transfer to a rack. Frost if desired.

Notes

  • For extra richness, top with chocolate ganache or peanut butter frosting.
  • Storage: Keep covered at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Substitutions: Use almond milk for dairy-free, or almond butter for a twist.