Peanut Butter Cake
Updated on November 23, 2024 by Rodney • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. • 4 Comments • Jump to Recipe
If you are looking for something totally different then you have to try this delicious Peanut Butter Cake recipe. Peanut Butter Heaven!
I needed to make a cake for an event I was attending and wanted to do something a little different so decided to give this Peanut Butter Cake recipe a shot. And I am happy I did.
This cake recipe is no different than other boxed cake recipes. Besides the addition of some creamy peanut butter to the cake batter, it really is no different than other simple cake recipes.
I’m including a simple recipe for peanut butter frosting as well. My wife thinks a chocolate frosting would go nicely with this peanut butter cake.
Kinda like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. One variation I haven’t tried yet is to use crunchy peanut butter for the frosting. I think it would add a nice texture.
Instead of using Butter Cake mix, you can try using a white cake mix or even a yellow cake mix. I haven’t personally tried it but should turn out just fine with minimal change to the overall flavor of the cake.
My wife thinks it might be fun to try using a chocolate cake mix for this cake recipe but I think I am going to wait before trying that variation.
Nut Allergy Warning
This recipe may contain peanuts or other nuts and seeds as one of its ingredients. Please take the appropriate precautions.
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Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Peanut Butter Cake recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Unsalted Butter – you can use regular salted butter if you prefer
- Eggs – fresh large eggs as much as possible
- Butter Cake Mix
- Water
- Powdered Sugar
- Heavy Cream
How to Make Peanut Butter Cake
Make the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease two 9 inch round cake pans. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, butter and cream until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Add the cake mix alternately with the water. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the cake pans. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pan for about 10 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, cream the peanut butter and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar. Mix in enough cream to make the frosting the desired consistency.
- Frost the cake once it has completely cooled.
Printable Recipe Card
Peanut Butter Cake
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Ingredients
- ½ Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 4 Eggs
- 15.25 oz Butter Cake Mix
- ⅔ Cup Water
Peanut Butter Frosting
- 1 Cup Peanut Butter
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
- ⅓ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
Instructions
Make the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease two 9 inch round cake pans. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and butter and cream until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Add the cake mix alternately with the water. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the cake pans. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pan for about 10 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, cream the peanut butter and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar. Mix in enough cream to make the frosting the desired consistency.
- Frost the cake once it has completely cooled.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
The peanut butter icing is to die for.
I love peanut butter. Tried this recipe and it was the best recipe I have ever made.
My son is a peanut butter lover! It was awesome!
I love this cake!