Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake, a delightful treat that combines creamy peanut butter and sweet jelly in a moist, fluffy cake. Perfect for birthdays, picnics, or any cheerful celebration, this cake is a hit with both kids and adults. With its light texture and customizable jelly flavors, it’s sure to bring smiles all around. The simple preparation makes it accessible for bakers of all levels, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ¼ cup milk (adjust for consistency, for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth. Gradually mix in the sugar and then add eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk to the peanut butter mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For frosting, beat together peanut butter and softened butter; gradually mix in powdered sugar and milk until creamy.
- Once cakes are cool, layer with jelly and frost as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg