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This peanut butter cake recipe will give the ultimate taste of a cake that has peanut butter as its key ingredient.
Feeling like have a home-made cake? Here is a simple and easy recipe to make the best peanut butter cake from scratch that will add a touch of elegance to any occasion. Deep creamy peanut butter flavor for each slice of this cake makes it one of the most desired kinds. ingredients for the peanut butter cake:
Ingredients for the peanut butter cake:
Ingredient Quantity
All-purpose flour 200 gm
Baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoon
Baking soda 1/2 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup
Peanut butter β smooth and creamy 1, cup
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Concentrated light brown sugar 1/2 cup
Large eggs 3
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Buttermilk 1 cup
Ingredients use for peanut butter frosting
Ingredients Quantity
Creamy peanut butter 1 cup
Butter, unsalted, room temp 1/2 cup
Powdered sugar 4 cups
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Heavy cream 1/4 cup
Preparing the Peanut Butter Cake Batter
Preheat the oven and prepare the pans:
Before you proceed to the next step, preheat your oven to: 350 Β°F, 175 Β°C. Preheat the oven to 350Β°F Grease and flour two 8 inch round cake pans. Here, you are protecting the cake from sticking to the bottom of the pans which is imperative for a perfect finish.
Mix dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl mix the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt. Blending these dry contents will help distribute the baking powder and baking soda evenly across the cake for even rising.
Cream butter and peanut butter:
I usually use an electric mixer to enable a smooth and creamy mixture of the unsalted butter and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl. This should take between 2 to 3 minutes at the medium speed of the blender that is being used.
Add sugars and beat until fluffy:
Pour the granulated sugar into the butter; blend and then add the brown sugar. Mix on medium speed until the mix is like a smooth batter and this should take 3-4 minutes. This step allows incorporation of air and is vital in making the finished product light and fluffy, specifically a cake.
Add eggs and vanilla:
Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, that is, after the first egg has been well mixed, the second egg is added. Fold in the vanilla extract gently into the batter.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk:
While mixing it on low speed, gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet one, in three batches each, adding the buttermilk in between. Always start and finally combine the dry ingredients. Stir only until the ingredients blended, it important not to over stir the batter because it will make the cake hard.
Baking the cake
Divide batter into pans:
The batter will have to be spread evenly on these two baking pans, which you should have prepared by this time. SPATULA over the top of the batter to make the top surfaces even.
Bake the cakes:
Put the pans into the hot oven and cook for 25-30 minutes more or until you test with a toothpick in the middle of the cakes and it comes out from the cake.As with all baked goods, these can take a little longer in electric ovens, so begin testing for done at the 25-minute mark.
Cool the cakes:
When the cakes are ready let them to cool in the pans for approximately 10 minutes after which they can be transferred to the wire rack to cool completely. Then slip the cakes out onto a wire rack to cool completely, to remove from the pans completely before frosting. This cooling period is also beneficial to the cakes because they develop a firmer structure and are therefore easier to frost.
making of peanut butter frosting
Cream peanut butter and butter:
: In a ΠΏΠΎΡCommercial kitchen bowl , use a blender to mix the peanut butter and unsalted butter to achieve a paste like consistency. It should last for around 2-3 mins, depending on the speed of the blender that you are using, set to medium.
Add powdered sugar:
Slowly sift in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time while stirring the cake on low speed. This helps in avoiding the spattering of powdered sugar all over the bowl due to a mixture of movements, rotation and force.
Add vanilla and cream:
Mix the vanilla extract and pour in the heavy cream. Frost the cakes and fill the center with frosting and continue beating on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy. If the frosting seems too thick you can add a little more of the cream slowly one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistence is achieved.
Assembling the Cake
Level the cakes:
If cakes have rounded top cut straight making the top flat, do so using a serrated knife. This makes it easy to place the layers one over the other and the end product is neat looking cake.
Apply the frosting:
Put one cake layer on your serving plate or cake stand. Next, spread a layer of peanut butter frosting on top, and spread a spatula across to even it out. Put the second layer of cake on top of the layer which was frosted.
Frost the outside of the cake:
Thin layer of frosting should remain, cover the top and the sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Begin with a sliver layer to make sure crumbs will not stick to the frosting and then put a thick layer on for neat application.
Decorate as desired:
Frosting will suffice the cake or you can add chopped peanuts, chips of chocolate or pour a layer of melted chocolate on the cake.
Serving and Storing of the Cake
Serving suggestions:
This peanut butter cake is tasty on its own but all can be served served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or with a glass of cold milk. This is best served during special occasions like birthdays and Christmas or if you just have a craving for sweets.
Storage tips:
Remaining cake should be left at room temperature in a box or container with the lid tightened, ref rig in simple terms for 3 days. In case you wish to store the mixture for more days, then better place it in the refrigerator for not more than 7 days. Everything is fine though it is better not to serve the cake when it is still cold, so let it warm up for some time.
Conclusion
As you know, cooking is people orientated passion, food can be probably the only common thing that has the ability to unite all people on the Earth.
In this case, preparing a peanut butter cake in the comfort of own kitchen is quite satisfying since one prepares a delicious moist cake with peanut butter flavor. This cake making tips along with the use of quality materials will enable you to prepare a good cake that can be taken by your family and friends. Have fun baking and icing your cake and of course, delight on every bite of your peanut butter cake creation!
Auguste Escoffier also said that, βGood food is the basis of good health, of genuine happiness.β
