Indulge in the rich flavor of peanut butter with this delicious and moist peanut butter cake recipe. Made with creamy peanut butter and a hint of vanilla, this cake is perfect for any occasion. The soft and tender texture combined with the nutty flavor will leave you craving for more. Serve it as is or with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup hot water
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture.
- Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely in the dish.
- Once cooled, frost with your choice of frosting or serve as is.
Interesting Facts
Peanut Butter was introduced to the United States in the early 1900s at the St. Louis World Fair.
The average American consumes approximately three pounds of peanut butter per year.
Peanut butter is a good source of protein and healthy fats.