Description
A rich and moist Peanut Butter Cake featuring a luscious peanut butter frosting topped with mini chocolate chips. This delicious dessert combines creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla in the cake batter, baked to perfection and finished with a smooth, sweet frosting that perfectly complements the nutty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
For the Frosting
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4-5 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10 x 15-inch cake pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cake after baking.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, peanut butter, and room temperature butter. Use an electric mixer on low speed to mix until the ingredients become crumbly in texture.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Gradually add the milk, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and eggs into the crumbly mixture. Start mixing on low speed to combine, then increase to medium speed and beat for 3 minutes to create a smooth batter.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set before adding the frosting.
- Prepare the Frosting: Microwave the peanut butter and honey briefly until softened and easy to mix. Stir in vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and milk. Beat the mixture until smooth and creamy, adjusting milk quantity to reach the desired consistency.
- Frost and Decorate: Spread the prepared peanut butter frosting evenly over the warm cake. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top for added texture and flavor. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving to let the frosting set.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Test cake doneness with a toothpick to avoid overbaking.
- Adjust milk in frosting to achieve preferred frosting thickness.
- The mini chocolate chips add a nice crunch but can be omitted if preferred.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
