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Peanut Butter Cake with Fudge Icing Recipe

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  • Author: Leila
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 20 servings

Description

This peanut butter cake is an irresistibly moist and rich dessert, featuring a delicate peanut butter-infused cake base topped with a luscious fudge-like peanut butter icing. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, this cake blends the creamy nutty flavor with a classic sweet cake texture, making it a standout treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup peanut butter

Icing:

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup milk, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients required for the cake and the icing to ensure a smooth cooking process.
  2. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a rimmed 10x15-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white sugar, and baking soda until well combined.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract into the flour mixture using an electric mixer on low speed until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  5. Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, butter, vegetable oil, and peanut butter. Cook and stir frequently for about 5 minutes until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
  6. Combine Mixtures: Stir the warm peanut butter mixture into the batter until everything is well incorporated. Then, pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Make the Icing: While the cake is baking, melt the butter and peanut butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until smooth.
  9. Add Remaining Icing Ingredients: Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until fully combined. Gradually whisk in the confectioners' sugar until the icing is smooth and fluffy, which should take 3 to 5 minutes.
  10. Ice the Cake: Once the cake is warm, pour the prepared icing over the top and spread evenly for a decadent finish. Allow the icing to set before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure that the peanut butter mixture for the cake is smooth before mixing it with the batter to avoid lumps.
  • If the icing is too thick, add a little more milk, a teaspoon at a time, until it reaches the desired spreadable consistency.
  • This cake is best served at room temperature or slightly warmed for enhanced peanut butter flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness, refrigerating if the environment is warm.
  • You can use creamy or chunky peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesbyleila.com/peanut-butter-cake-with-fudge-icing-recipe/