Peanut Butter Cake Treat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Ingredients
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 cups all-purpose flour
→ Frosting Ingredients
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup milk
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9×13 inch pan with grease and a light dusting of flour.
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Stir together the salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour in a medium bowl. Keep this aside for later.
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In a big bowl, use a mixer to blend the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until it turns fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract too.
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Add the dry mix to the wet mix little by little. Alternate this with the buttermilk, starting and finishing with the dry mix. Combine gently.
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Pour the batter evenly into the pan you prepared earlier. Pop it into the oven for about 30-35 minutes. Check by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
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Let the cake sit in the pan on a wire rack until it cools all the way through.
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Beat the peanut butter and butter together until smooth for the frosting. Slowly add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, and continue beating until it’s fluffy.
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Spread the frosting across the cooled cake. Cut into pieces and enjoy.
# Notes:
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If you don't have buttermilk, mix regular milk with vinegar or lemon to make a substitute.
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Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This makes sure the frosting stays smooth and doesn’t melt.