Best 4 Peanut Butter Lovers Cake Recipes

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Calling all peanut butter lovers! This article is dedicated to finding the ultimate recipe for a peanut butter lovers cake that will satisfy your cravings and tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic and simple cake or one that is rich and decadent, we've got you covered. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey into the world of peanut butter lovers cakes and discover the perfect recipe for your next baking adventure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEANUT BUTTER LOVER'S CAKE



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My family thrives on peanut butter, so they just love it when I make this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 eggs
1-2/3 cups sugar, divided
1-1/2 cups milk, divided
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped
3 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), broken into squares

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, whisk 1 egg until blended. Stir in 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk and chocolate. Cook and stir over medium heat until chocolate is melted and mixture just comes to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, cream shortening and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Add remaining eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with remaining milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate mixture., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add milk and peanut butter until creamy. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cooled cake. Sprinkle with peanuts. Garnish with candy bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Fat 34g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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This is one of my favorite cake recipes given to me from a co-worker. It is the best peanut butter cake you will ever eat. The icing is like fudge.

Provided by Karen Pugh

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup water
½ cup butter
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup butter
½ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Whisk flour, white sugar, and baking soda together in a bowl. Beat 1/2 cup milk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into flour mixture using an electric mixer on low until smooth.
  • Cook and stir water, 1/2 cup butter, vegetable oil, and 1/2 cup peanut butter together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir peanut butter mixture into flour mixture until batter is well mixed; pour onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup peanut butter together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth; add 1/3 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk confectioners' sugar into mixture until icing is smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour icing over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 199.6 mg, Sugar 50.9 g

PEANUT BUTTER LOVERS SWIRL CAKES



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Peanut butter lovers will love these chocolate fudge-swirled loaf cakes loaded with their favorite chocolate and peanut butter combo.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ yellow cake mix
1 cup water
3 eggs
1/2 peanut butter cups
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup chocolate-flavor syrup
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons chocolate-flavor syrup
20 Reese's peanut butter cups miniatures, unwrapped, cut in half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans with shortening; sprinkle with flour. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, eggs, 1/2 cup peanut butter and the butter with electric mixer on low 30 speed seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl.
  • Remove 1/2 cup of the batter to medium bowl; stir in 1/2 cup chocolate syrup to make chocolate fudge batter.
  • Spread half of the peanut butter batter evenly in loaf pans (one-fourth of batter in each pan). Spoon chocolate fudge batter onto center of peanut butter batter in pans. Spoon and spread remaining peanut butter batter evenly over pans. Swirl with knife in circular motion.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of each loaf comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans. Carefully turn pans upside down onto cooling rack to remove cakes. Cool 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, beat 3 tablespoons peanut butter and 2 tablespoons milk with whisk until smooth. Add powdered sugar; mix until smooth. If necessary, gradually add additional 1 tablespoon milk until glaze is desired consistency. Divide glaze between 2 small bowls. In 1 bowl, stir in 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup until well blended. Drizzle peanut butter and chocolate glazes over cakes; sprinkle peanut butter cups over tops of cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

PEANUT BUTTER LOVERS CAKE



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Make and share this Peanut Butter Lovers Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Doglover61aka Earnh

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs
1 2/3 cups sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups milk, divided
3 unsweetened chocolate squares, finely chopped
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped
3 milk chocolate candy bars, broken into squares

Steps:

  • In saucepan, whisk 1 egg until blended. Stir in 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk and chocolate. Cook and stir over medium heat until chocolate is melted and mixture just comes to a boil. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and remaining sugar. Add remaining eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with remaining milk. Add chocolate mixture; mix well.
  • Pour into three greased and floured 9 inch pans. Bake at 325 for 25-30 minutes, or until a tooth pick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
  • For frosting, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add milk and peanut butter, beating well after each addition. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cooled cake. Sprinkle with peanuts. Garnish with candy bar squares as desired. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 855, Fat 52.8, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 112.5, Sodium 585.5, Carbohydrate 82.2, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 54.9, Protein 20.9

Tips for a Perfect Peanut Butter Lovers Cake:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This helps ensure the cake batter emulsifies properly, resulting in a smooth and moist cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy: This incorporates air into the mixture, making the cake lighter and airier.
  • Gradually add the eggs: Adding the eggs one at a time helps prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: Overbaking can dry out the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This helps prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

The perfect peanut butter lovers cake is moist, fluffy, and bursting with peanut butter flavor. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can easily make this delicious cake at home. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!

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