Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake
Indulge in a slice of nostalgia with this Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake, where creamy peanut butter meets sweet jelly in every moist, fluffy layer. This delightful cake is a perfect choice for celebrations, bringing joy to both kids and adults. Its unique blend of flavors is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and make any occasion memorable. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is designed for bakers of all skill levels. Customize it with your favorite jelly flavor or serve it alongside fresh fruit and ice cream for an even more indulgent experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ¼ cup milk (adjust for consistency in frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Your favorite jelly
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together peanut butter and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the frosting, beat together peanut butter and softened butter, then incorporate powdered sugar and milk until creamy.
- Once cooled, spread jelly on one cake layer followed by frosting. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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