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Peanut Butter Cake with Honey Frosting

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  • Author: asma
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This rich and decadent Peanut Butter Cake with Honey Frosting is a dream come true for peanut butter lovers! Baked to perfection and topped with a creamy honey-infused frosting and mini chocolate chips, this cake is the ultimate sweet and satisfying treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter (creamy)
  • 2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)

For Garnish:

  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Make the Cake:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Milk:
    • Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Bake the Cake:
    • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Frosting:

  1. Mix the Frosting Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, beat the powdered sugar, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp milk until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed to reach a spreadable consistency.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Frost the Cake:
    • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  2. Add Garnish:
    • Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips over the top of the cake and press some along the sides, if desired.

Notes

  • For added texture, fold chopped peanuts or toffee bits into the cake batter.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • To make cupcakes, divide the batter into 24 cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yumandjoy.com/peanut-butter-cake-with-honey-frosting/