PEANUT BUTTER CAKE

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Our Test Kitchen combines the popular flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a mini layer cake that's delectable and attractive. Make sure to store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons beaten egg, divided
6 tablespoons 2% milk, divided
6 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cake flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon salted peanuts, chopped
1 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 ounces), broken into squares

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons egg and 2 tablespoons milk. Stir in 3 tablespoons sugar and chocolate. Cook and stir over medium heat until chocolate is melted and mixture comes just to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., In a small bowl, cream shortening and remaining sugar. Add remaining egg. 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 a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Split cake horizontally in half; level top., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese. Gradually beat in milk and peanut butter. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with peanuts. Garnish with candy bar. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Sami Kiani
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Ps Sp
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. It's so delicious!


Prisca Kwasi
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best peanut butter cake he's ever had.


Ibihwiori favour
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I'm allergic to peanuts, so I substituted almond butter in this recipe. It turned out great!


Opeyemi Yetunde
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it!


stiven pichardo
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I would have liked the frosting to be a bit sweeter, but overall this cake was very good.


Baluchara Blu
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I thought this cake was just okay. The peanut butter flavor was a bit too strong for my taste.


Livvy Wallis
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dry and dense. I'm not sure what went wrong.


numan sunny
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly! I'm definitely going to be making it again.


MAH Group
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but this cake was surprisingly delicious! The peanut butter flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Eranson Ansong
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This is the best peanut butter cake I've ever had! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly creamy and sweet.


Rakib Rayhan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved the rich peanut butter flavor and the creamy frosting.


Sher Alam
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This peanut butter cake was a hit with my family and friends! It was so moist and fluffy, with a perfect balance of peanut butter and chocolate flavors.


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