Description
This Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is a rich, moist dessert that combines the creamy flavors of peanut butter with a sweet, smooth frosting. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, this cake features a tender crumb and a delightful topping of mini chocolate chips for added texture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
For the Frosting
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4-5 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10 x 15-inch cake pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick after baking.
- Mix dry ingredients and fats: In a large bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, peanut butter, and room temperature butter. Use an electric mixer on low speed to mix until the mixture becomes crumbly, ensuring even blending of ingredients.
- Add liquids and leavening agents: Pour in the milk, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and eggs. Continue mixing on low speed to combine, then increase to medium speed and beat for 3 minutes to develop the batter’s texture.
- Bake the cake: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased and floured pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean when the cake is ready.
- Cool slightly: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. This helps the cake firm up slightly before adding the frosting.
- Prepare the frosting: Microwave the peanut butter and honey together just until softened, making them easier to mix. Stir in the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and 4 to 5 tablespoons of milk. Beat the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Frost and decorate: Spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the warm cake. Immediately sprinkle the mini chocolate chips on top so they stick to the frosting. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving to let the frosting set.
Notes
- Room temperature butter helps integrate fat smoothly into the batter for better texture.
- Adjust milk in the frosting to achieve the desired consistency; add milk gradually.
- Use natural peanut butter for a less sweet but more authentic peanut flavor.
- If you prefer, replace mini chocolate chips with chopped peanuts for extra crunch.
- Storing this cake covered at room temperature keeps it fresh for 2-3 days; refrigeration may extend shelf life but can firm the frosting.
