Best 9 Peanut Butter N Jelly Cake Recipes

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Peanut butter n jelly cake, a combination of two classic American flavors, is a beloved dessert that brings back childhood memories for many. This cake offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, with the rich and nutty taste of peanut butter complementing the sweetness of jelly. The combination of soft and fluffy cake layers, creamy peanut butter frosting, and vibrant jelly filling creates an explosion of flavors in every bite. Whether you are a peanut butter and jelly aficionado or simply looking for a unique and delectable treat, this cake is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CAKE



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This nostalgic PB&J cake is a whimsical nod to the lunchbox favorite. The "bread" of this towering dessert sandwich is a tender white cake baked in square pans and sliced horizontally into four layers. Trimming away the top golden-brown crust of the cake gives it the appearance of white sandwich bread. If you'd prefer, you could use a box cake mix in place of the homemade cake--just be aware that your layers may not be as thick. The peanut butter-cream cheese filling is incredibly easy to mix up, and you can use whatever flavor jam or jelly that you prefer!

Provided by Darcy Lenz

Categories     SEO Review     Novelty & Specialty Cake

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

baking spray
3 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk, at room temperature
6 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 pinch kosher salt
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
1 ¼ cups strawberry jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 8-inch square baking pans with baking spray. Line the bottom of each pan with a square piece of parchment paper. Spray parchment with baking spray, then flour each parchment-lined pan, shaking away any excess flour.
  • Whisk cake flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture, alternately with the milk, with the mixer running on low speed, beginning and ending with the flour.
  • Beat egg whites in a clean mixing bowl at medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into the batter. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes tests clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool the cakes in the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pans and turn cakes out onto the wire rack. Remove parchment paper and cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Working on one at a time, transfer cakes to a large cutting board or work surface. Trim the golden brown, rounded top off of each cake using a large serrated knife. Slice each cake in half horizontally to yield 4 slices.
  • Prepare the filling: beat peanut butter, cream cheese, honey, butter, and salt together at medium speed until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until smooth. Beat in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. The peanut butter mixture should be loose enough to be spreadable.
  • Place jelly in a small mixing bowl and whisk to loosen.
  • Carefully transfer one cake layer to a cake plate or serving platter. Gently spread 1/3 of the peanut butter mixture over the cake, spreading all the way to the edges. Spread 1/3 of the jelly over the peanut butter layer. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with peanut butter filling and jelly. Repeat with the third layer, remaining filling and jelly. Place the final cake layer on top, trimmed side up. Slice diagonally for a sandwich effect.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 769 calories, Carbohydrate 116.9 g, Cholesterol 55.5 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 417.3 mg, Sugar 84.2 g

PEANUT BUTTER 'N' JELLY CAKE



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I made this fun and flavorful peanut butter and jelly cake for my son's first birthday. He just turned 33, and he still has to have his favorite treat. Kids of any age have a hard time turning down peanut butter and jelly-especially when it comes tucked into cake and frosting! -Linda Graybill, Sebring, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup peanut butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon peanut butter
1-3/4 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 to 6 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 cup grape jelly
Dry roasted peanuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans. In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to peanut butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Pour into prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and peanut butter until smooth. Add the vanilla, confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with jelly. Top with the remaining cake layer; frost top and sides of cake with frosting. Garnish with additional jelly and peanuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SANDWICH CAKE



Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Cake image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
All-purpose flour, for the pan
1 18.25-ounce box white cake mix, plus required ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 to 2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
3/4 cup grape jelly

Steps:

  • Butter a 9-inch-square cake pan, line with parchment, then butter again and dust with flour. Make the cake mix and fill the pan three-quarters full (you'll have batter left over). Bake at 350 degrees F until a toothpick comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and let cool completely. Transfer the cake to a work surface. Trim off the top using a serrated knife, then slice the cake in half horizontally.
  • Beat the butter and peanut butter with a mixer until smooth. Alternate adding the confectioners' sugar and milk, beating after each addition, until the frosting is fluffy and smooth. In another bowl, whisk the grape jelly until it is loose and spreadable.
  • Spread a thick layer of peanut butter frosting on the bottom cake half.
  • Spread the grape jelly on top of the peanut butter frosting, making sure to reach the edges. Top with the remaining cake layer.
  • Cut the cake in half diagonally and transfer to a serving plate. Separate the halves slightly to show the filling.

PEANUT BUTTER 'N' JELLY CAKE



Peanut Butter 'n' Jelly Cake image

Provided by 000ChileLee

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
FROSTING
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter, PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 3/4 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup grape jelly

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and peanut butter until smooth. Add sugar; mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to peanut butter mixture alternately with milk. Pour into two greased and floured 9" round baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. For frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter. Add the vanilla, powdered sugar and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with jelly. Top with the remaining cake layer; frost top and sides of cake with frosting.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CAKE



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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake.Peanut butter cake layers with strawberry jam and peanut butter frosting.

Provided by Courtney Rich

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h23m

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 cups (345 g ) cake flour
3 teaspoons (12 g) baking powder
1 teaspoon (5.6 g) coarse salt
1 teaspoon (2.6 g) cinnamon
1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1 cup (250 g) peanut butter
2 cups (400) g granulated sugar
4 eggs (at room temperature)
1 cup (240 g) buttermilk (at room temperature)
1 tablespoon (13 g) vanilla extract
5 cups (625 g) powdered sugar, measured and then sifted
1 1/2 cups (339 g) unsalted butter, slightly chilled
1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon (13 g) pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup (57.75 g) heavy whipping cream
Pinch of coarse salt
*This buttercream recipe makes enough to fill and cover your cake. If you want to add additional piping
Seedless strawberry jam
Lightly salted peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray three 8-inch or four 6-inch pans with nonstick spray, line the bottoms with parchment paper and spray again. Set aside.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the butter and peanut butter until creamy. Add in the sugar and mix on medium for about 3 minutes.
  • Decrease the speed to low and add in the vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • With the mixer on low, add in half of the flour mixture, then stream in the buttermilk and mix until incorporated. Add in the remaining flour and mix until combined.
  • Evenly divide the batter between the cake pans and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before removing the cakes from their pans.
  • In the bowl of electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and peanut butter. Beat on medium-high speed until smooth, about 45 seconds.
  • Add the powdered sugar to the bowl and mix in, slowly at first until incorporated, then increasing the mixer speed to high. Blend in the vanilla extract, salt and heavy whipping cream, and continue to whip on high speed until very fluffy, about 4-5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • To remove air bubbles from the frosting, use a wooden spoon to stir and push out the air bubbles.
  • Place your first layer on the cake board. Spread about 1/2 cup of peanut butter frosting on the cake and then pipe a border of the peanut butter frosting around the edge to create a wall for the jam. Fill the center with about 1/2 cup strawberry jam and carefully spread it around. Don't add too much jam or the cake will be unstable as you continue to stack and frost.
  • Place the second layer of cake on top of the first layer and repeat step one.
  • Place the third layer of cake, bottom side up, on the second layer and spread a thin layer of frosting around the entire cake to create a crumb coat. Freeze the cake for 10 to 15 to set the crumb coat.
  • After the crumb coat is set, continue to frost the cake with the remaining frosting.
  • If you use a cake board on top of the cake like I did in my video above, you'll want to freeze the cake again for another 20 to 30 minutes after you've frosted the sides and before you take the cake board off the top. This will ensure you get sharp edges when you cut it off with a knife. You'll then add frosting to the top of the cake after you've removed the cake board.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CHEESECAKE



Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake image

I wanted to make something based on my friend's love of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. This cheesecake recipe has decadent layers of peanut butter and a thick swirl of preserves-it truly feels as if you're biting into a sweeter, dessert version of your favorite childhood sandwich. -Melinda Buchman, Rock Hill, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
1 jar (16.3 ounces) creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons 2% milk
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups seedless raspberry preserves
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet. In a bowl, mix cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake until crust starts to brown, 6-8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a bowl, beat peanut butter and milk until combined. Spread over cooled crust; set aside. In another large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust. In a small saucepan, stir together preserves and lemon juice over medium heat until preserves have melted. Spoon mixture by tablespoonfuls over top. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, about 1-1/4 hours. (Center of cheesecake will jiggle when moved.) Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER 'N' JELLY MINI CAKES



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Make and share this Peanut Butter 'n' Jelly Mini Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Denise in da Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups oats, uncooked
2/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/3 cup fruit preserves, any flavor

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line 30 mini muffin pan cups with paper baking cups.
  • Beat together peanut butter, brown sugar and margarine until creamy.
  • Add milk, egg, and vanilla; beat well.
  • Add combined oats, flour, baking soda, and salt; mix well.
  • Press rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into each muffin cup.
  • Make shallow indentation in center of dough; fill with 1/2 teaspoon preserves.
  • Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  • Cool 5 minutes in pan; remove to wire rack.
  • Cool completely.
  • Store tightly covered.
  • FOR BAR COOKIES:.
  • Press dough evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • Make 30 evenly spaced shallow indentation (5 across and 6 down) in dough.
  • Fill each indentation with 1/2 teaspoon preserves.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  • Cool completely on wire reack.
  • Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1437, Fat 66.9, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 893.2, Carbohydrate 176.5, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 70.6, Protein 42.4

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY LOAF CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Peanut Butter And Jelly Loaf Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: strawberry, gelatin, granulated sugar, glucose, kosher salt, citric acid, cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, kosher salt, heavy cream, vanilla extract, nonstick cooking spray, cinnamon raisin bread

Provided by Jody Tixier

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 6 slices

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pt strawberry, tops removed
1 sheet gelatin, silver
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons glucose
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
⅛ teaspoon citric acid
¾ cup cream cheese
1 ¾ cups creamy peanut butter
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
18 g kosher salt
2 ½ cups heavy cream
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
12 slices cinnamon raisin bread

Steps:

  • For the sorbet, feel free to use store-bought, or make your own: Place the strawberries in a blender and puree until smooth. Strain the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and discard the pips.
  • Bloom the gelatin sheet by soaking it in a small bowl of cold water until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, gently heat a small amount of the strained strawberry puree. Add the sugar, glucose, salt, and citric acid and whisk to combine.
  • Next, gently squeeze the bloomed gelatin to remove any excess water. If the gelatin still has hard bits to it, it needs to bloom longer. If it is so soft it is falling apart, it is over bloomed; discard the gelatin and start over. Once bloomed, add the gelatin to the pot and whisk until fully dissolved.
  • Pour the heated strawberry mixture to the reserved strawberry puree and whisk to combine.
  • Pour the mixture into an ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. The sorbet is best spun just before serving or using, but will keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
  • Make the peanut butter cream: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy. Add half of the peanut butter and beat to combine. Scrape down the bowl, then add the rest of the peanut butter and mix to incorporate. Add the powdered sugar in 2 additions, adding the salt to the final addition.
  • Add the vanilla to half of the heavy cream. With the mixer on medium speed, stream the vanilla cream into the peanut butter mixture and whip until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • In separate large bowl, whip the remaining heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks.
  • Fold a large scoop of the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined, followed by the remaining whipped cream. Fold until light and fluffy.
  • Assemble the loaf: Grease the loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with plastic wrap.
  • Layer 4 slices of cinnamon raisin bread across the bottom of the pan in a single layer. Trim the edges if necessary to perfectly fill the entire base of the pan.
  • Spread ¼ of the peanut butter cream, about 1 cup (240 g), into the pan and smooth out to create a flat, even layer. Place pan into the freezer to firm up, about 5 minutes.
  • Once the peanut butter layer is set, spread half of the softened strawberry sorbet across in an even layer.
  • Follow the sorbet with another cup of the peanut butter cream and layer in 4 more slices of cinnamon raisin bread, trimming to fit. Spread 1 cup of peanut butter cream over the bread and return to the freezer to let firm up, another 5 minutes.
  • Once the peanut butter layer is set, spread the remaining softened strawberry sorbet across in an even layer, followed by the final cup of the peanut butter cream. Top the loaf with 4 more slices of cinnamon raisin bread in a single, seamless layer and return loaf to freezer and let set up completely, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove the loaf from pan, peel off the plastic wrap, and slice to serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1089 calories, Carbohydrate 103 grams, Fat 74 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 46 grams

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CAKE



Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake image

Kiddo's love it and adults are REALLY surprised!! All the flavors you've loved your whole life! I created this cake for my kids and now their kids love it too. Great "carry" cake or fun Birthday cake for the PB&J lover.

Provided by cracker cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
water
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (1/3 ounce) box grape Jell-O
3/4 cup grape jelly
1/2 cup butter (1stick)
1 cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350'F.
  • Grease sides and bottom of 13x9 pan.
  • In large mixing bowl, blend eggs, oil, water and cake mix until blended. Beat on medium speed with mixer about 2 minutes. Pour into pan and bake until done about 25-30 minutes.
  • While cake is baking: boil 1 cup water, remove from heat and stir in Jello until dissolved. Add grape jelly and stir til jelly melted and dissolved.
  • When cake tests done, remove from oven. While hot, poke holes throughout top of cake (I use handle of wooden spoon). Pour grape Jello mixture all over top of hot cake letting mix into all holes. Set aside to cool on rack.
  • In large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, peanut butter, vanilla and salt. With mixer at medium speed, mix about 2 minutes til well blended and somewhat fluffy. Add confectioners sugar 1 cup at a time(stop the mixer to add!) Beat on medium til all sugar is incorporated and consistency is thick frosting. Spread on cooled cake covering entire top with thick layer of frosting. As a finishing touch, I add a TINY sprinkling of salt to top of frosting or crushed salted peanuts.

Tips:

  • Choose the right peanut butter. Not all peanut butters are created equal. For the best flavor, use a natural peanut butter that is made with 100% peanuts and no added sugar or oil.
  • Use fresh jelly. Jelly that has been sitting in the refrigerator for a long time will lose its flavor. For the best results, use fresh jelly that has been recently opened.
  • Make sure the cake is completely cool before frosting it. If the cake is still warm, the frosting will melt and slide off.
  • Chill the cake before serving. This will help the frosting to set and make the cake easier to slice.
  • Use a variety of toppings. You can top your peanut butter and jelly cake with chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, or even crumbled bacon. Get creative and have fun with it!

Conclusion:

Peanut butter and jelly cake is a classic American dessert that is loved by people of all ages. It is a simple cake to make, and it is always a hit at parties and gatherings. With a few simple tips, you can make a peanut butter and jelly cake that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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