Best 6 School Time Peanut Butter Cake Recipes

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When the aroma of freshly baked peanut butter cake fills the air, it's easy to be transported back to the simpler days of school lunches and after-school snacks. Peanut butter cake is a classic dessert that has been a staple in school cafeterias and lunch boxes for decades, and it remains a beloved treat for people of all ages. With its moist crumb, rich peanut butter flavor, and decadent frosting, it's no wonder that this cake has stood the test of time. Whether you're looking to indulge in a nostalgic childhood favorite or simply want to enjoy a delicious peanut butter cake, this article will guide you through the process of finding the perfect recipe to suit your taste and skill level.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

SCHOOL LUNCH PEANUT BUTTER CAKE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



School Lunch Peanut Butter Cake Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by á-162246

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/3 c shortening, 1/3 c peanut butter, 3/4 c sugar, 3/4 c brown sugar, 1 c milk, 2 eggs, 1 t vanilla, 2 or 2 1/4 c flour, 1/2 t salt, 2 t baking powder,
Peanut Butter Frosting: 1/3 c peanut butter, 2 T butter, 2 c powdered sugar, 2 T cream, 1/2 c chopped peanuts.

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and peanut butter with the sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Add the milk gradually and then the eggs and vanilla. Mix the flour with the salt and baking powder and slowing add to the creamed mixture, blending well. Pour into a lightly greased and floured 9 x 13 pan and bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes.

OLD SCHOOL PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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Rich, Creamy, And Easy!

Provided by Lindy V.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup salted butter
1 cup water
3/4 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract or essence
2 cups white granulated sugar
2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine salt
1 cup salted butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup smooth peanut butter
2/3 - 1 cup buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla extract
6 cups powdered or confectioner's sugar sifted
1/2 cup roasted peanuts (unflavored)

Steps:

  • First, start by preheating the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick baking paper and some cooking spray.Then, make sure that all of your ingredients are measured out before starting the baking process.
  • First, combine the butter and water in a medium saucepan and bring them to a boil. Once the butter has been completely melted, remove the mixture from the heat and whisk in the peanut butter and vegetable oil. Allow the mixture to cool for about 10 minutes.Next, whisk in the eggs one at a time. Make sure to whisk each until they are fully incorporated before adding another. Finally, whisk in the vanilla extract or essence.
  • Now, in a large mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients. Make sure they are lump-free and well mixed.Then, whisk the dry ingredients into the wet mixture base. Whisk the ingredients together until they are just combined.
  • Once your old-school peanut butter cake batter has been made, pour it into your lined baking pan.Bake the peanut butter cake for 40-45 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean. Once baked, allow the cake to cool slightly on a wire rack.
  • While your cake is cooling, you can make your peanut butter frosting. First, combine the butter, peanut butter, and buttermilk in a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil.Then, remove it from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Only add about 1 cup of sugar at a time to ensure it doesn't form any lumps.Once the sugar has been added, place the mixture back onto a low heat and gently warm it again.
  • You can pour your warm peanut butter frosting over your still-warm cake. The frosting will set quickly, so don't work slowly and ensure it remains warm before you pour it.Finally, while the frosting is still soft, spread the roasted peanuts over the cake and serve.

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE IV



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Peanut butter cake with peanut butter frosting

Provided by Shuern Hilliard

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups self-rising flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup milk
⅔ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, oil, eggs, 2 tablespoons peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well and pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in vanilla, then milk to desired consistency. Spread on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 870.3 calories, Carbohydrate 119.8 g, Cholesterol 72.5 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 505.4 mg, Sugar 97.7 g

PEANUT BUTTER SNACK CAKES



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My Aunt introduced this cake to my family, and it became a favorite. It was simple enough to make for dorm study breaks in college and was the most requested snack.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
1 cup 2% milk
4 eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/3 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the sugar, milk, eggs, 1 tablespoon oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine flour and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack. Drop peanut butter by tablespoonfuls onto cake; gently spread evenly. Cool completely. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Melt chocolate chips with remaining oil; stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate until set. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before cutting into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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I have to carry a cake to work tomorrow for the January birthdays and dug this recipe out. It's an old standby of mine and my favorite peanut butter cake. This recipe is tried and true and well-loved.

Provided by TPubmgjbd

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
2 cups plain flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsel
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 cup butter
2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream together butter and peanut butter.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Combine dry ingredients separately.
  • Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternatively with milk mixing well after each addition.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 9" x 13" baking pan.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes.
  • Cool before frosting.
  • Frosting: Combine chocolate chips and half-and-half in top of a double boiler.
  • Heat until melted and smooth.
  • Blend in sugar.
  • Set pan in ice and beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until frosting holds its shape.
  • Frost cake and sprinkle with chopped peanuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.7, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 78.7, Sodium 302.3, Carbohydrate 56.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 42.9, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the batter mix more evenly and produce a smoother cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined: Overmixing can toughen the cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Cool the cake completely before frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its moist, fluffy texture and rich peanut butter flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give this peanut butter cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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